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The Indian Medical Association Telangana condemned the assault on paediatrician Dr Santosh Raj in Nirmal, following a billing dispute. IMA demanded immediate arrest, implementation of non-bailable warrants, and stronger enforcement of laws to protect healthcare workers and public health services.

Doctors in Telangana, including IMA and TTGDA, oppose the government’s order expanding the Telangana Medical Council with ex officio members. They say it weakens doctors’ representation, compromises oversight, and urge withdrawal of GO Ms No 229 for democratic governance.

India will soon start a new MBBS-BAMS dual medical degree at JIPMER, Puducherry. The course allows students to study both allopathy and Ayurveda in 5.5 years, plus internship. The IMA has opposed it, calling it “mixopathy.”

Dr Surya Prakasa Rao of CARE Hospitals organised a free cardiac camp in Kothagudem, screening 500 patients. He stressed early diagnosis to prevent sudden cardiac deaths, marking 30 years of service in the region

Seeks State government’s intervention to redress several pressing issues impacting the medical community

In a letter addressed to its local units, the IMA, Telangana, directed its members approach the District Collector and SP to give proper directions to District Medical and Health Officer (DM&HO) to take action against healthcare facilities that are operated by unqualified individuals

Dr Vishal Akula delivers a talk on “Career Opportunities for Young Psychiatrists after Post-Graduation” in Indian Psychiatric Society East Zone Young Psychiatrists Conference at Pobitora National Park, Assam

Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, chairman of Kerala State IMA Research Cell, says it is very common in young children and there is no vaccine or antiviral treatment recommended

Asks State government to prevent serious injustice happening to aspirants due to delay in conducting counselling for admissions into PG medical seats this year

As part of the nation-wide call given by the IMA national unit, the doctors have downed their shutters from 8 am to 12 pm. All the doctors have observed the black day by wearing black badges.

All the private hospitals, clinics and nursing homes will be closed for out-patient treatment from 8 am to 12 noon. However, they will attend to emergency cases.

The doctors said all those involved in such heinous crimes ought to be punished to also create an effective deterrent for other antisocial elements who may indulge in attacking any health care professionals.

Issuing a call for protest on May 29, FORDA had emphasised that healthcare services will not be hampered due to the stir.

IMA Uttarakhand President Dr Ajay Khanna in a letter to yoga guru Ramdev called his statement rash, irresponsible and selfish.

Instructs to charge rates fixed by State govt for Covid treatment

The state-wise data of IMA reveals that as many as 31 doctors succumbed to COVID-19 in Gujarat, 20 in Telangana, 16 in West Bengal and Odisha.

IMA president further requested the government to increase the manpower of the entire healthcare sector that includes doctors, nurses and parameter staffs.

The association has planned to raise money by donations from its members and the public, including the registered institutions.