Health Bulletin 25/October/2021 - Video
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Doctors cannot function under threat of being harassed, beaten up: High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court recently opined that if the doctors always face the threat of being beaten up by the relatives of the patients, they wouldn't be able to function properly.
Such observations came from the High Court bench comprising of Justice Vikas Bahl while the court was considering a petition filed by a relative of a patient seeking dismissal of an FIR made by a doctor. The doctor had alleged that after the death of the patient the relatives of the patient created turmoil in the hospital, allegedly beat up the doctors and also threatened to murder the doctor concerned.
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Doctors Cannot Function Under Threat Of Being Harassed, Beaten Up: High Court
HC issues notice to state; Plea seeks 5 percent PwD Quota at GMERS Medical Colleges
The discussion regarding reservation has once again taken the spotlight after the Gujarat High Court issued a notice in response to a petition was filed in Gujarat seeking 5% reservation for Persons with Disability (PwD).
According to a recent report by Mirror, on Thursday, 14th October 2021, the Gujarat High Court issued a notice to the state government and other concerned bodies with regard to a petition filed by a young medical aspirant. The petition requested a 5% reservation quota for Persons with Disability in self-financed medical colleges run by the Gujarat Medical Education & Research Society (GMERS). The plea also sought relief that PwD be admitted to the medical college nearest to their residence.
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Plea Seeks 5 Percent PwD Quota At GMERS Medical Colleges, HC Issues Notice To State
India on Thursday crossed 1 billion vaccination milestone.
The country now has a strong "protective shield" of 100 crore vaccine doses to combat the biggest pandemic in 100 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday.
India achieved a major milestone in its vaccination program against COVID-19 as the cumulative vaccine doses administered in the country surpassed the 100-crore mark on Thursday.
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India Has Protective Shield Of 100 Crore COVID Vaccine Doses: PM Modi
As per experts, the launch rings an alarm bell since the patent holder of the product, Boehringer Ingelheim may seek legal intervention to restrain Dr Reddy's and MSN Labs from infringing Jardiance.
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