Palliative Care: Supreme Court Gives Centre 3 Weeks to Report on Implementation Of Guidelines

Today, On 13th October, The Supreme Court directed the Centre to submit a report within three weeks on enforcing the 2017 palliative care guidelines, ensuring proper care for terminally ill patients as part of the national health programme, hearing resumes November 25.

Delhi High Court Seeks Status Report from Centre on Sample Collection Policy: “Next COVID Pandemic Is Far from Over”

The Delhi High Court has asked the Centre to submit an update on COVID-19 testing protocols as cases begin to rise again. The court stressed the need for proper policy on sample collection, centres, and transportation.

“The Protest Won’t Die Down, It Will Become Stronger in The Coming Days”: IMA to Continue Protests Despite SC’s Order for Bengal Doctors to Return to Duty Tomorrow

Today, On 9th September, The Indian Medical Association (IMA) in West Bengal stands firm in their support for the ongoing doctors’ strike, despite the Supreme Court’s order to return to duty. The protests are in response to the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor in Kolkata. The IMA criticizes the court’s decision and emphasizes the need for justice and the fight against healthcare corruption.