India’s healthcare sector—particularly its pharmaceutical industry—is entering turbulent waters following President Trump’s announcement on July 30, 2025…
AIIMS Patna, July 2025 – The recent suicide of Yadvendra Sahu, a first-year MD student in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at AIIMS Patna, has sent shockwaves through the medical and student community. Found dead in his hostel room under mysterious circumstances, his death has once again reignited a grim conversation—why are suicides becoming disturbingly frequent at one of India’s premier medical institutions?
Violence Against Doctors In the past decade, healthcare professionals—our frontline defenders—have increasingly become frontline victims. From emergency rooms in New York to rural clinics in India and conflict-ravaged zones in Gaza and Sudan, doctors and nurses face a stark and growing reality: violence is becoming part of their job description.
Heart attacks used to be seen as a disease of the old. But in today’s India, it’s hitting the young—especially men and women in their early 40s. Even those in their 30s aren’t spared. This alarming shift is no accident. It’s the outcome of a complex mix of genetics, lifestyle, diet, stress, and environmental factors. Let’s unpack this health crisis affecting India’s working-age population.
the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a sweeping crackdown against rampant corruption within the National Medical Commission (NMC), the apex regulatory body for medical education in the country. This comes in the wake of explosive findings following raids on the chief of the Pharmacy Council of India, Montu Patel. Over 40 private medical colleges across multiple states were raided by the CBI, including in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and New Delhi.
Every year, on July 1st, India celebrates Doctors Day to honor the contributions of its medical warriors. But behind the white coat, stethoscope, and a reassuring smile lies a story of struggle, strength, and sacrifice. In today’s India, becoming and being a doctor is not just a profession — it’s an act of courage.
Why can’t a doctor in their 30s with vision, integrity, and experience lead a medical college or hospital, just as their IAS counterpart manages entire districts?
