Manipur’s JNIMS Resident Doctors to Boycott Emergency Services from May 26
|

Manipur’s JNIMS Resident Doctors to Boycott Emergency Services from May 26

News Summary Resident doctors at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Manipur have announced a boycott of emergency services starting 9 am on Monday, May 26, 2025. This decision follows their ongoing protest against a significant hike in postgraduate course fees—from ₹1 lakh to ₹3 lakhs—implemented for the October 2022 batch. Despite…

Manipur’s Internally Displaced Persons Struggle for Healthcare Amid Deepening Poverty
|

Manipur’s Internally Displaced Persons Struggle for Healthcare Amid Deepening Poverty

News Summary In Manipur, ongoing ethnic conflicts have displaced thousands, leading to severe hardships, especially in accessing healthcare. Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) residing in relief camps, such as the Mandop Yumfam Relief Camp in Khurkhul, face significant challenges. Despite being beneficiaries of government-sponsored health schemes, many find themselves unable to access treatment for illnesses not…

Mass Resignation of Senior Doctors at RG Kar Hospital: A Bold Stand for Junior Doctors’ Rights

Mass Resignation of Senior Doctors at RG Kar Hospital: A Bold Stand for Junior Doctors’ Rights

Summary of the News Article Fifty senior doctors from RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata have resigned in solidarity with junior doctors, who have been protesting for better working conditions and more fair treatment. The junior doctors have raised concerns about mismanagement at the hospital, creating a tense situation that has brought healthcare…