indian medical association news

IMA opposes proposed Maharashtra Clinical Establishments Act

In a representation submitted to public health minister Prakash Abitkar last week, the IMA Pune and Hospital Board of India (HBI), Pune chapter, have expressed concern over several provisions reportedly proposed in the new legislation. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Published on Jun 25, 2026 07:02 am IST

Kejriwal revives ‘educated’ dig at PM as CUET glitch adds to exam controversies

PM Modi has BA as per Delhi University and MA according to Gujarat University. Kejriwal and AAP are questioning that again amid row over exams and education system.

india news

Updated on May 31, 2026 11:59 am IST

Police probing if 'leaked' NEET-UG paper was received by Gurugram doctor

gurugram news

Published on May 12, 2026 10:45 pm IST

Discount for saying ‘Jai Shri Ram’: Kolkata doctor's unique offer for patients

Explaining the objective of the discount, Dr PK Hazra said that his intention was to “support BJP mentally”.

india news

Published on Apr 16, 2026 05:45 pm IST

Doctors to challenge Bihar govt’s private practice ban in court

patna news

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 10:20 pm IST

Haryana speaker advocates for timely administration of HPV vaccine

Haryana assembly speaker Harvinder Kalyan during the walkathon in Karnal on Sunday. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Apr 12, 2026 08:29 pm IST

Radiology-related services still offline despite assurances: IMA

Pune mayor Manjusha Nagpure attended the programme as chief guest. (HT PHOTO)

pune news

Published on Feb 19, 2026 07:16 am IST

Punjab: Now, district medical boards examining negligence cases to include pvt doctors

The inclusion of private doctors is said to have been necessitated by the lack of super-specialists in the government sector. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

chandigarh news

Published on Feb 15, 2026 03:22 am IST

Private hospitals flag delays, documentation hurdles in fire NOC process

We also understand there can be technical issues, and the respective department is working on it, says official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

pune news

Published on Jan 20, 2026 08:12 am IST

Ludhiana: FIR against docs: IMA demands fresh probe

The deputy commissioner, Ludhiana, has acknowledged the matter and said he would order a fresh enquiry in the case. (HT Photo)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 07, 2026 04:20 am IST

IMA opposes Andhra govt order allowing Ayurvedic doctors to perform surgeries

“We want Ayurveda to be promoted in its original and pure form,” Dr Bhanushali said, questioning why it should be mixed with modern medicine.

india news

Published on Dec 26, 2025 12:59 pm IST

IMA condemns vandalism at Sahyadri Hospital after patient’s death

A doctor walks through a makeshift ward at an emergency Covid-19 care center set up in the Shehnai Banquet Hall at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Hospital Annexe in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Developing countries face an explosion in coronavirus infections as they exit lockdowns amid worsening outbreaks because the economic cost of remaining shuttered is too great. Photographer T. Narayan/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

pune news

Published on Dec 12, 2025 08:46 am IST

IMA demands 108 ambulance service for all hospitals

IMA doctors have demanded that 108 service be made available to all hospitals, irrespective of empanelment status. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

pune news

Published on Nov 14, 2025 07:24 am IST

Cough syrup deaths: IMA demands Nadda's intervention, withdrawal of case against pediatrician

india news

Published on Oct 09, 2025 12:55 am IST

180,000 doctors across state strike work over CCMP registration circular

The strike was observed as a mark of protest against the state government’s decision to allow homeopaths who have undergone the Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP) to register under the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC). (Praful Gangurde / HT Photo)

mumbai news

Published on Sept 19, 2025 06:42 am IST

Routine services to be halted due to state-wide doctors strike

mumbai news

Published on Sept 18, 2025 07:30 am IST

Doctors to hold one-day strike to oppose registration of homoeopathy practitioners

IMA doctors warned that allowing CCMP-trained practitioners to prescribe modern medicines could lead to misdiagnosis, antibiotic resistance, and even patient deaths, especially in rural areas. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

pune news

Published on Sept 18, 2025 03:50 am IST

IMA doctors threaten to go on 24-hour strike in Maharashtra from 8 am on Sep 18

IThe Indian Medical Association’s Maharashtra chapter has threatened to go on a 24-hour strike from September 18 to protest the government’s decision to allow registration of homoeopathic doctors who have completed a certificate course in modern pharmacology. (Representative image)

news

Updated on Sept 18, 2025 02:59 pm IST

Physiotherapists not entitled to use 'Dr' prefix: DGHS

india news

Published on Sept 10, 2025 05:03 pm IST

IMA urges govt to withdraw second circular on homoeopaths

mumbai news

Published on Sept 10, 2025 06:10 am IST

Ramdev's remarks on allopathy: Chhattisgarh Police has filed closure report, Centre tells SC

india news

Updated on Sept 09, 2025 01:19 pm IST

IMA, private hospitals to draft protocols to define medical emergencies

According to IMA officials, expert inputs are being sought from associations of neurologists, cardiologists, surgeons, physicians, and gynaecologists, amongst others, to prepare the guidelines. (HT)

pune news

Published on Aug 24, 2025 04:10 am IST

IMA doctors, MPCB lock horns over inspection of hospitals

Indian Medical Association (IMA) questions methodology and choice of agency appointed by Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to carry out inspections. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

pune news

Published on Aug 17, 2025 06:36 am IST

Denial of treatment to Ayushman beneficiaries will invite strict action: Haryana State Health Authority

The SHA stated that it has not received any grievances related to refusal of treatment to any Ayushman Bharat beneficiary across any grievance portals.

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 09, 2025 07:34 am IST

Haryana ACS health assures swift action on payments to hospitals

Rajpal appealed to the IMA representatives to reconsider their decision to go on strike from August 7, stating that such action could disrupt essential healthcare services (HT File)

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 07, 2025 06:08 am IST

Homoeopathy practitioners begin hunger strike for registration under MMC

Mumbai, India – 16, July 2025: Homoeopathic Doctors protest against Maharashtra Government among there various demands at Azad maidan, in Mumbai, India, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (Photo by Bhushan Koyande/HT Photo)

mumbai news

Published on Jul 17, 2025 08:42 am IST