The Doctors Against Addiction (DAAD) survey, conducted in partnership with Saizen Global Insights and Consulting, revealed a significant shift in healthcare professionals' views, with 65% of doctors advocating for the inclusion of safer cessation alternatives—like nicotine replacement therapies and heat-not-burn products—in smoking cessation efforts.
Asks firms to desist from extending hospitality such as hotel stay, expensive cuisine, resort accommodations etc to healthcare professionals or their family members
Report shows that the global shortage of healthcare workers has spurred a significant increase in demand for Indian healthcare professionals, who are highly esteemed in the international market for their sought-after skills.
It termed "extremely disturbing" a series of violence against doctors in the last two weeks in Assam, Bihar, West Bengal, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and other places.
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Bill, 2021, seeks to provide for regulation and maintenance of standards of education and services by allied and healthcare professionals.
