Debate around NMC Act highlights problems rankling technical education institutes

Doctors and activists across the country say NMC Act will corporatise medical education and lower the quality of healthcare providers

NMC Bill protestors divided: Resident doctors call off strike, IMA calls for another

While resident doctors are content on being assured to be consulted, the IMA insists on continuing the protest

‘National Medical Commission Bill will encourage corruption, centralise power’

The Indian Medical Association and experts list a bunch of problems the Bill may introduce in the health sector if passed by the Rajya Sabha

Rajya Sabha passes National Medical Commission Bill

The bill, which was passed by the Lok Sabha recently, has been objected to by the medical fraternity on a number of grounds

National Medical Commission Bill: IMA defers protest

The association wants to first take public into confidence and wait for 'current political situation' to get better

National Medical Commission Bill: Govt ignored key advices

There was no mention of community health providers in the version of the Bill the parliamentary standing committee studied and their opposition …

Inspection of medical colleges to become history soon

No final decision on NEXT, fee yet; NMC to take final call