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A CPD-2026 programme was organised in Mancherial by TGMC, IMA and HRDA to update doctors on latest medical practices and ethics. Experts discussed ways to curb quackery and improve patient care. Officials also introduced an online credit system

Hyderabad witnessed a landmark Indo–US healthcare meet as the leadership of the American Medical Association (AMA), led by President Dr Bobby Mukkamala, interacted with Indian physician leaders. The evening honoured Dr Mukkamala, the first Asian-American and first Indian-origin President in the AMA’s 180-year history.

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has strongly opposed a directive by the Andhra Pradesh government permitting postgraduate Ayurvedic doctors to perform 58 surgical procedures. The association termed the move a blunder, warning that integrating Ayurveda with modern medicine could endanger public health.

There is a need for collective vigilance and taking preventive measures at individual level, said president, IMA, Hyderabad, Banjara Hills, Dr Prabhu Kumar Challagali.

Dr Yeggana Srinivas, a member of the Telangana Medical Council, said that the task force team was formed with a motto to bring about change in medicine and legal action would be initiated against wrongdoers

The release of merit list paves the way for counseling for admissions into PG medical seats in Telangana and candidates are hoping that the Health University releases notification to start the counselling process in a day or two.

Renowned ENT special Dr P Ramana was elected unanimously as the president of Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) Mancherial chapter for 2024-25

IMA Nizamabad chapter distributed leaflets with information about preventing suicides among people, including train passengers.

Doctors of age 20-30 years had lowest sense of safety; some even indicated the need to start carrying weapons for self-defence

Based on a complaint received from the members, a case was booked against Bandari Laxman of Chennur and Ranjith Kumar from Bheemaram for allegedly practicing quackery.

Emergency and casualty services at government and private healthcare facilities continue to operate as usual. However, with several associations led by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Headquarters opting to withdraw OP services and elective duties, the nationwide boycott of medical services in hospitals is now in full effect.

Following a call by the IMA national body, the services would be withdrawn for 24-hours.

Says out-patient departments will not function, elective surgeries will not be conducted on August 17

The booklet offers dedicated sections on both primary and secondary headache management, highlighting red flags, appropriate times for special referrals and the optimal use of abortive and preventive treatments.

Millions of people become victims of blatantly false advertisements by companies offering miraculous cures for various ailments

Both Ramdev and Balkrishna were present in court in connection with show cause notices on why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them.

Dr Ramana had served the president twice in the past.

Prescribing generic drugs without quality would be detrimental to patients, IMA members said.

IMA will regularly conduct free health camps, awareness programmes on health, sanitation, personal hygiene, seasonal diseases and provide free advice on immunization in these villages

IMA Warangal branch president has stressed on need to make people aware of ‘first hour’ to save lives of the people suffering heart attack