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Of nearly 1,600 doctors who succumbed to COVID in India, 92 were from Karnataka

As many as 92 doctors died of COVID-19 during the first and second waves of the pandemic in Karnataka, according to data collated by the Indian Medical Association (IMA). Of these, 68 succumbed to the infection during the first wave.

The Hindu

IMA Andhra Pradesh chapter recalls services of doctors who died during pandemic on COVID Martyrs’ Day

Indian Medical Association (IMA)-Andhra Pradesh Chapter commemorates COVID Martyrs' Day, honoring doctors' sacrifices during the pandemic.

The Hindu

IMA to release Health Manifesto ahead of general elections

IMA to release Health Manifesto on Jan 12 to press demands on health sector ahead of elections.

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Carry on, doctor: On the amended Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill

No one is above the law, but any attempt to demonise doctors for deaths that occur may cause them to hold back from giving patients the best available care

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Kerala HC grants bail to Dr Ruvais accused of abetting girlfriend's suicide with dowry demands

The Kerala High Court on Friday granted bail to Dr EA Ruvais, who stands charged with abetting the suicide of his girlfriend, Dr Shahana by allegedly making dowry demands. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sex determination racket | IMA’s State unit extends support to government in detecting, probing malpractices; demands inclusion in task force

IMA Karnataka State unit condemns illegal sex determination & female foeticide, extends support to govt investigation.

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IMA to present National Health Manifesto 2050 in national meet

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IMA national meet in Thiruvananthapuram from December 26

IMA's 98th national meet "Tharang" to be held in Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 26-28. Features 100 lectures, 400 research papers, health manifesto, public meeting, medical exhibition, seminars, conclaves & cultural programmes. CM Pinarayi Vijayan to be chief guest.

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Dismay over the addition of a colour image of Dhanvantari, and the word ‘Bharat’ to the National Medical Commission’s logo

Move follows the renaming of Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres to ‘Ayushman Arogya Mandir’ with the tagline ‘Arogyam Parmam Dhanam’ earlier this week

The Hindu

Alappuzha doctor honoured with IMA honorary professorship

Dr. K. Venugopal, chief consultant in respiratory medicine at General Hospital, Alappuzha and Health department chief consultant (Additional Director), has been conferred with the Honorary Professor of IMA-Academy of Medical Specialities Award instituted by the Indian Medical Association.

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Investors affected by IMA scam want Karnataka High Court to monitor functioning of Competent Authority

Victim-investors of IMA scam move HC seeking court's monitoring of CA's functioning. Petitioners allege CA works without accountability, seek HC's monitoring to get updates. Cite instances of courts taking steps to handle claims of investors affected by financial frauds. Seek HC's monitoring as investors in dark on progress made by…

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Over 55k IMA investors get second tranche of refunds

Bengaluru investors receive ₹7,262 as part of IMA refund; 2nd tranche of payments made; 55,000 investors received part refunds; ED probing IMA scandal; Competent Authority to move court to auction immovable assets & disburse money to investors.

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IMA national convention held in Kozhikode

The national convention of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Academy of Medical Specialists was held in Kozhikode on Saturday.

The Hindu

5 top issues making Gen Zers and millennials leave their accounting and finance jobs

Not only are employees intending to leave their current employer, they may leave the profession.

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Three-day 89th State-level annual conference in Bidar from Oct. 27

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) will organise the three-day 89th Karnataka State-level annual Medical Conference ‘Medicon’ at Bidar Institute of Medical Sciences (BRIMS) from October 27.

The Hindu

It is a long and endless wait for victims of IMA scam

Basheera Begum, 65, lost her life savings to IMA 'halal' investment Ponzi scheme in 2017. Her husband died of COVID-19, and she had to get her leg amputated due to gangrene. Thousands of poor, working-class Muslims were cheated of their savings. A court approved the distribution of ₹69 crore in…

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Court clears second tranche of settlement for IMA investors

: Relief for IMA investors as court approves 2nd tranche of settlement. Competent Authority to disburse ₹69 crore to 55,126 investors in 20 days. Funds to be distributed based on returns on investment, ranging from 2.7%-17%. Further settlement to be done as new funds become available.

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Blood donation camp in Yadgir

Yadgir IMA & VBR Multi-Speciality Hospital organised a blood donation camp to mark National Blood Donation Day. Former MLA Venkatareddy Mudnal encouraged donating blood as it helps reduce cholesterol & control BP. Several people donated blood & were supported by District Health Officer, IMA President & hospital staff.

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Hollywood video game actors vote to strike if talks fail

‘It’s time for the video game companies to stop playing games and get serious’

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IMA asks Centre to reduce cut-off marks for NEET-PG 2023

“We request you to reduce the NEET PG 2023 cut off percentile up to 30%,” the letter said.

The Hindu

Holding back directive mandating generic medicine prescription welcomed

NMC suspends directive on generic medicines; doctors express approval. IMA thanks PM Modi, Union Health Minister for decision. NMC should consult all stakeholders to develop effective policy. Govt should encourage manufacturers to produce generic drugs. NMC should gather info before reconsidering regulation.

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Health Ministry withdraws fiat mandating doctors prescribe only generic drugs

NMC suspends proposed regulations on prescribing generic drugs, ending stand-off between it and IMA. Health Ministry buys time for both parties, allowing doctors to prescribe drugs with generic names, but no penal provisions. IMA fears poor quality of generic drugs, while NMC says they are cheaper and can reduce health…

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Vijayawada to host Indian Medical Association’s Doctors Olympiad-2023 in November

IMA to host 'Doctors Olympiad 2023' in Vijayawada from Nov 22-26. Over 2,000 doctors from across India to participate in 84 sports events in 22 disciplines. Logo and brochure released. Meet aims to give doctors a break from professional pressure. First time national games for doctors held in South India.

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Indian doctors rebel over diktat to prescribe cheaper drugs

Indian Medical Association says that testing is substandard in the manufacture of generic medicines with ‘no guarantee of quality’

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Can’t be forced to do the work of chemists or prescribe poor quality drugs to patients: IMA

Indian Medical Association (IMA) demands government intervene to stop forcing doctors to prescribe generic drugs, citing quality concerns. It suggests ordering pharma companies to manufacture drugs without brand names. It questions why branded drugs should be licensed if doctors can't prescribe them.

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