When Doctors Speak, Who Listens? The ORS Controversy and the Crisis of Medical Ethics
A subtle but deeply concerning shift is being felt across modern healthcare—a shift in power, perception, and perhaps priorities. For decades, medicine has operated on a simple hierarchy: scientific evidence guides doctors, and doctors guide treatment practices,[…]
Resident Doctors’ Suicide Crisis Reaches Supreme Court: Intervention Seeks Urgent Enforcement of Duty Hour Norms
New Delhi: In a significant development highlighting the worsening mental health crisis among resident doctors, an intervention application has been filed before the Supreme Court of India in connection with Writ Petition (Civil) No. 817 of 2025,[…]
Bihar Bans Private Practice for Government Doctors: Reform in Intent, But Will It Worsen Ground Reality?
Bihar Govt. Bans Private Practice : In a significant policy shift aimed at public healthcare delivery, the Bihar Government has issued a resolution prohibiting private practice by doctors employed in government services. According to the order issued[…]
DMA Bihar Survey Initiative to Address Duty Hours, Workload & Pay Concerns
The Democratic Medical Association (DMA) has launched an important initiative in Bihar to address long-standing concerns of doctors regarding duty hours, workload, and pay. Recognizing that these issues are often discussed but rarely backed by structured data,[…]
War Beyond Borders: How the USA–Israel vs Iran Conflict is Disrupting Global Healthcare & Pharma
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran is no longer confined to geopolitical or military consequences—it has rapidly evolved into a global healthcare crisis. From disrupted drug supply chains to rising treatment costs and[…]
DMA Announces Rajasthan State Team 2026–27: Strengthening Medical Advocacy at the Grassroots
8 April 2026, DMA Rajasthan : The Democratic Medical Association (DMA) has officially announced its Rajasthan State Team for the tenure 2026–2027, marking a significant step toward strengthening its organizational presence and advocacy at the grassroots level.[…]
Bevatas vs Bevetex : Delhi HC Bars Intas Pharma from Using ‘Bevatas’: A Landmark Ruling Emphasizing Drug Name Safety
New Delhi: In a significant judgment of Bevatas vs Bevetex, reinforcing the importance of patient safety and trademark protection in the pharmaceutical sector, the Delhi High Court has permanently restrained Ahmedabad-based Intas Pharmaceuticals from manufacturing, marketing, or[…]
Duty Hours, Dignity & Doctors: Why the Central Residency Scheme 1992 Must Be Implemented Now
Residency Scheme 1992 is not just a phase in a doctor’s journey—it is the foundation upon which an entire medical career is built. It is during this period that a young medical graduate transforms into a responsible[…]
Duty Hour Reform Sparks Nationwide Movement: Maharashtra Leads the Fight for Resident Doctors’ Rights
In a landmark move that could redefine the working culture of medical education in India, Maharashtra has become the first state to cap the duty hours of resident doctors at 48 hours per week and not more[…]
IIT Kharagpur’s MD Initiative: Bridging Technology and Medicine to Transform Medical Education and Revolutionize Patient Care
In a landmark move that could redefine the future of healthcare in India, IIT Kharagpur has applied to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to launch MD (Doctor of Medicine) programs across six key specializations. While this development[…]