Why experts underline need of Indian Medical Services to address healthcare gap

The healthcare experts have urged for the introduction of an elite cadre for medical experts under Indian Medical Services (IMS) akin to Indian Administrative Services (IAS) to address the gap of healthcare infrastructure in...

Don’t Degrade Allopathy: SC to Ramdev over Patanjali Misleading Ads

The Supreme Court on Tuesday warned Patanjali Ayurved Baba Ramdev and Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna for disrespecting allopathic treatment, stressing on the need to honour all medical practices. The apex court also...

Around 10% doctors’ prescriptions carry unacceptable deviations 

Around 10 per cent of prescriptions from tertiary care and teaching hospitals analysed had “unacceptable deviations” such as inappropriate prescription of medications or more than one diagnosis. The overall...

Center directs to remove beverages including Bournvita from health drink category

The government has asked all the e-commerce companies to remove drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the health drinks category from their portals. “National Commission for Protection of Child Rights...

Face off between LG and Kejriwal over sexually accused principal of BSA Medical College

Amid the ongoing political crisis in the national capital, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday launched a fresh attack at chief minister Arvind Kejriwal alleging that the transfer file of the accused principal...