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 · Sep 13, 2023
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. The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023
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… The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023
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. The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023
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’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2023
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. The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023
IMA national meet in Thiruvananthapuram IMA 98th National Meet to be held in Thiruvananthapuram from Dec 26-28. R.V. Ashokan to assume office as National President. Scientific sessions, public health policy formation, women & youth wing sessions, mega medical exhibition planned. 10,000 delegates from India & abroad expected. The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: Reforms in civic governance a mirage for Bengaluru, and more The Hindu · Aug 10, 2023
IMA case: HC quashes CBI’s chargesheet against IPS officer Ajay Hilori In a relief to IPS officer Ajay Hilori, the High Court of Karnataka has quashed the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against him for allegedly not acting against the promoters of I-Monetary Advisory (IMA), which has allegedly cheated thousands of depositors of around ₹4,000 crore. The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023
Genesis GV90 Luxury EV Could Ride On HMG’s eM Platform, Use Samsung Chips The Genesis GV90 will be the brand's flagship electric SUV based on Hyundai Motor Group's IMA system-based eM platform InsideEVs · Jul 26, 2023
Israeli Health Minister Files Injunction Against Medical Association’s 24-Hour Strike Strike deemed harmful to patients and not meeting protest strike criteria, says Minister Arbel Zenger · Jul 25, 2023
Appoint only medical postgraduates as teachers in medical colleges: IMA IMA urges Health Ministry to ensure only medical postgraduates are appointed in medical colleges to uphold CBME syllabus, and adjust non-medical postgraduates within 15% limit. The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023
Indian Medical Association seeks a relook at proposed exit exam for MBBS students The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has appealed to the National Medical Commission (NMC) to take a relook at its proposed exit examination for all MBBS students in the country, which will now be the licentiate exam and post graduate selection exam. The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023
Senate Democrats, business groups at odds over biometric privacy law The Illinois Supreme Court all but begged the General Assembly to take another look at the Biometric Information Privacy Act in a ruling that could ultimately cost the White Castle burger chain billions for collecting employee fingerprint scans. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 30, 2023
The Hindu · Jun 24, 2023 Alappuzha doctor bags IMA award Dr. K. Venugopal, chief consultant in respiratory medicine at General Hospital, Alappuzha, has been selected for an award instituted by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to commemorate National Doctors’ Day on July 1.
InsideEVs · Jun 22, 2023 Hyundai Motor Group’s Electric Trucks Are On The Horizon: What To Expect Upcoming IMA-based electric trucks from Hyundai and Kia could help HMG tap into a large and competitive North American pickup truck market.
The Hindu · Jun 19, 2023 IMA demands hospital attacks audit Indian Medical Association has demanded that a monthly audit on hospital attacks in the State be made and a report on action taken be prepared.
Dynamite News · Jun 10, 2023 IMA Dehradun: Army Chief General Manoj Pande reviews Academy's passing out parade According to the official statement, 374 cadets from India and abroad passed out in the passing out parade. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jun 10, 2023 Army chief Manoj Pande advises IMA graduates to evolve with changing times to be combat ready Chief of Army Staff Gen. Manoj Pande on June 10 asked Indian Military Academy (IMA) graduates to keep updating their skills to deal with the challenges of rapidly changing dynamics of combat.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 6, 2023 Home Office delays left EU citizens struggling post-Brexit, watchdog says EU CITIZENS were left struggling to work, rent homes and open bank accounts because of UK Government failures post-Brexit...
The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2023 'Why so late in the day?': Mark Drakeford criticises UK bid to block glass from DRS WELSH First Minister Mark Drakeford has said he would dispute the use of the Internal Market Act (IMA) to stop the Scottish Government including…
The Hindu · May 12, 2023 Diagnostic imaging of the Rajasthan Right to Health Act Governments and the medical community should sensitise themselves to the broader social dimensions of health and health legislation
The Hindu · May 11, 2023 Doctors, medicos continue agitation over house surgeon’s murder The outpouring of grief and outrage of medical fraternity over the murder a young house surgeon, Vandana Das, while on duty continued on Thursday too, with medical students and doctors staying away from work and taking to the streets.
Dynamite News · May 11, 2023 Kerala Doctor Murder: IMA meets CM Vijayan, demands new ordinance to protect health workers A representation of doctors under the leadership of the IMA on Thursday met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan raising certain demands over the protection of health workers after a doctor was murdered earlier this week. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · May 10, 2023 Health workers, medical students take to streets against house surgeon’s murder Doctors, medical students, and health workers in large numbers staged protests at various places in Kozhikode district on Wednesday against the brutal murder of Vandana Das, a house surgeon at the Kottarakkara Taluk Hospital earlier in the day.