doctors

Workshops aim at empowering future doctors to fight superbugs

The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified AMR as one of the most pressing global public health threats. In India, the rapid escalation of AMR is fuelled by factors such as antibiotic overuse, self-medication and poor infection control practices.

04 October 2024, 02:35 IST

Workshops aim at empowering future doctors to fight superbugs

04 October 2024, 02:35 IST

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Civil society members 'reclaim the night' yet again as protests continue

Thousands of women hit the streets at Shyambazar, Jadavpur, Kestopur, Netajinagar and Haridevpur, demanding safety and security for women, and punishment for those behind the alleged rape and murder of the trainee doctor.

02 October 2024, 03:33 IST

Kolkata doctor rape-murder: Civil society members 'reclaim the night' yet again as protests continue

02 October 2024, 03:33 IST

Patients' attendants misbehaving with healthcare professionals condemnable: President Murmu

Adressing the 10th Convocation of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, RML Hospital, Murmu said doctors make every possible effort to save the life of patients and this was shown during the Covid times.

30 September 2024, 16:11 IST

Patients' attendants misbehaving with healthcare professionals condemnable: President Murmu

30 September 2024, 16:11 IST

4 arrested in connection with attack on doctors, nurses at state-run hospital near Kolkata

Health Secretary NS Nigam visited the hospital during the day along with other officers of the Health Department and held a meeting with Rajoria and other officials of the hospital, besides the junior doctors who went on cease work following the incident.

28 September 2024, 14:16 IST

4 arrested in connection with attack on doctors, nurses at state-run hospital near Kolkata

28 September 2024, 14:16 IST

Junior docs to hold mega rally on Oct 2 demanding justice for R G Kar hospital rape-murder victim

Debasish Halder, a junior doctor, said they have also called for protest rallies in every part of the state by the general public on September 29, on the eve of the scheduled hearing on the matter before the Supreme Court.

27 September 2024, 16:04 IST

Junior docs to hold mega rally on Oct 2 demanding justice for R G Kar hospital rape-murder victim

27 September 2024, 16:04 IST

Gravity of accusation against ex-R G Kar principal grave, can attract death penalty if proved: Court

The CBI had arrested Ghosh and former officer in-charge of Tala police station, Abhijit Mondal, for alleged tampering of evidence and delay in filing of FIR in the rape and murder of a doctor at the state-run hospital on August 9.

27 September 2024, 14:11 IST

Gravity of accusation against ex-R G Kar principal grave, can attract death penalty if proved: Court

27 September 2024, 14:11 IST

R G Kar case: 2 more Durga Puja committees decline Rs 85,000 state grant in protest

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had announced the Rs 85,000 grant at a meeting at Netaji Indoor Stadium here in July.

21 September 2024, 17:08 IST

R G Kar case: 2 more Durga Puja committees decline Rs 85,000 state grant in protest

21 September 2024, 17:08 IST

R G Kar case: CPI(M)'s trade union, farmers' wings hold protest rally over rape-murder of medic

'We seek exemplary punishment for the perpetrators of the crime, as well as the resignation of Mamata Banerjee from West Bengal’s Health and Home (Police) Departments over the handling of the case,' one of the protesters said.

21 September 2024, 12:34 IST

R G Kar case: CPI(M)'s trade union, farmers' wings hold protest rally over rape-murder of medic

21 September 2024, 12:34 IST

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case Highlights | Junior doctors to partially resume work from today, OPD services to remain shut

Junior doctors protesting the rape-murder of a colleague at RG Kar hospital ended their 42-day 'cease work' on Friday, announcing partial resumption of duties in essential services after a march to the CBI office following a week-long demonstration outside the state health department's headquarters. Meanwhile, the CBI is contemplating conducting a narco analysis test on Sandip Ghosh, the arrested former principal of RG Kar hospital.

21 September 2024, 08:57 IST

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case Highlights | Junior doctors to partially resume work from today, OPD services to remain shut

21 September 2024, 08:57 IST

Kolkata rape murder: Junior doctors withdraw 42-day 'cease work'; thousands rally for justice

To commemorate their struggle, junior doctors also announced the establishment of Abhaya medical camps in flood-hit regions of the state, further demonstrating their commitment to public health even amidst ongoing protests.

20 September 2024, 13:48 IST

Kolkata rape murder: Junior doctors withdraw 42-day 'cease work'; thousands rally for justice

20 September 2024, 13:48 IST