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  Bihar: 362 doctors report absent from hospital duty; receive showcause notice

  India | May 06, 2020 9:07 IST

  The Bihar government has cancelled all kinds of leaves (except maternity leave and study leave) of all medical officers, nurses, paramedics and grade 4 staff, till May 31, 2020. 

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  Manipur doctors protest over allowance cut amid COVID-19 crisis

  India | May 03, 2020 7:34 IST

  A majority of government doctors in Manipur started treating patients on Saturday wearing black badges, protesting against the state's decision to scrap an allowance from their pay. 

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  IMA sends SOS to Centre on violence against health workers; warns of Black Day on 23 April

  India | April 20, 2020 15:22 IST

  The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday said that it will observe ‘Black Day’ on April 23 if the government does not enact Central Law on violence against healthcare workers.

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  Can coronavirus reactivate in the body of a patient? Doctors on IndiaTV answer

  Health | April 15, 2020 13:33 IST

  Know from the panel of doctors on IndiaTV, the chances a person possesses to be re-infected with the novel coronavirus despite being tested negative twice.

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  Look why doctors on IndiaTV feel lockdown 2.0 by PM Modi is necessary for Indians

  Health | April 14, 2020 14:04 IST

  PM Narendra Modi has extended the coronavirus lockdown in the country till May 3. A panel of doctors on IndiaTV state why and how this lockdown 2.0 is necessary for everyone.

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  Google thanks doctors, nurses and medical workers fighting COVID-19 with doodle

  Trending | April 13, 2020 18:44 IST

  Google has launched a Doodle series to "recognize and honour many of those" working at the frontline against COVID-19 crisis.

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  Delhi: Doctor at Max Hospital, Saket tests COVID-19 positive; several staff members quarantined

  India | April 13, 2020 13:47 IST

  A doctor, one nurse and a support staff member at Delhi's Max Hospital Saket have tested positive for coronavirus. Delhi has now over 1,100 confirmed COVID-19 patients making the national capital the second-most coronavirus-hit region after Maharashtra.

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  COVID-19: Haryana government to pay double salary to govt doctors, nurses

  India | April 09, 2020 21:37 IST

  The Haryana government on Thursday announced to pay double salary to doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and others who are at the forefront of the fight against coronavirus.

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  Doctors advise to follow lockdown rules strictly to save India from Coronavirus Stage 3

  Lifestyle | April 09, 2020 14:48 IST

  In order to control the coronavirus cases in india, we should learn from the mistakes of China, Ameriोca and other countries and follow the lockdown rules.

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  How far is India from Coronavirus Stage 3? Doctors answer

  Lifestyle | April 09, 2020 14:48 IST

  A panel of doctors reveal how far is India from the Stage 3 of coronavirus and what can be done to save the nation from community transmission.

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  DRDO body suit to protect doctors from COVID-19

  India | March 29, 2020 23:54 IST

  The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) said the bodysuit can shield doctors, medical staff, sanitation workers and others.

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  Doctors against 'liquor prescription' during coronavirus lockdown: IMA

  India | March 29, 2020 21:51 IST

  The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday flayed the Left government's plan to supply liquor to alcohol addicts based on doctor's prescription, saying it was not "scientific".

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  Mask or handkerchief, domestic help or not- Doctors answer all your queries related to COVID-19

  Health | March 24, 2020 22:17 IST

  It is suggested to wear mask only if you are unwell or treating patients. Not everyone needs to wear it.

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  Watch: Verbal spat b/w Nirbhaya's relatives and medical officer in UP's Ballia

  News | February 12, 2020 19:21 IST

  A verbal spat erupted between Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of a primary healthcare center in Ballia and relatives of Nirbbhaya, the 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim.

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  Doctors remove chicken bone stuck in 10-year-old's food pipe

  India | January 12, 2020 15:45 IST

  Doctors at a leading hospital in Hyderabad removed a 2 cm-long chicken bone stuck into food pipe of a 10-year-old boy, thus saving his life. 

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  Doctors from private sector, those living overseas can now teach in medical colleges

  India | December 30, 2019 18:10 IST

  Medical colleges can now appoint private doctors, including overseas citizens, on part-time basis to teach MBBS and post-graduate students, according to a government notification.

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  UK confirms new fast-track visa for doctors from countries such as India

  World | December 19, 2019 21:05 IST

  The UK government on Thursday confirmed plans to introduce a new visa for qualified doctors and nurses from countries around the world, including India, to address workforce shortages in the state-funded National Health Service (NHS).

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  Unnao rape survivor has 90 per cent burn, is 'very serious': doctors

  Crime | December 05, 2019 14:19 IST

  "The condition of the girl who was set on fire and bought here at 10 am is very serious. She has 90 per cent burn injuries and we are taking utmost care. A team of doctors are observing her," Dr Ashutosh Dubey, medical superintendent of the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Hospital, told PTI.

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  2 doctors of Sahara Hospital to pay Rs 30 lakh to patient for medical negligence

  India | November 19, 2019 17:50 IST

  The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Doctors Sandeep Agarwal and Muffazal Ahmed to pay Rs 20 lakh and Rs 10 lakh, respectively, to Gyan Mishra of Lucknow, who died during pendency of the consumer complaint.

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  Will push Bill seeking upto 10 yrs jail for assault on doctors in winter session: Health Ministry

  India | November 15, 2019 16:06 IST

  The draft legislation has proposed imprisonment between three and ten years and imposition of fines between Rs 2 to Rs 10 lakh for those "grievously hurting" doctors and other healthcare professionals in clinical establishments.