‘Hard work, compassion and commitment form the backbone of India’s healthcare system’: PM Modi on National Doctors’ Day

July 1, 2026 2:36 PM

‘Hard work, compassion and commitment form the backbone of India’s healthcare system’: PM Modi on National Doctors’ Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended greetings to the medical fraternity on the occasion of National Doctors' Day. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "On Doctors' Day, greetings to our dedicated doctors, whose hard work, compassion and commitment form the backbone of India's healthcare system. Their tireless efforts, often in the most challenging circumstances, have earned the trust and gratitude of countless people." Highlighting the progress made in the healthcare sector ...

Doctors’ strike over Kolkata incident causes 90% decline in AIIMS Delhi services

August 17, 2024 4:16 PM

Doctors’ strike over Kolkata incident causes 90% decline in AIIMS Delhi services

The ongoing strike by doctors, protesting the assault and death of a female trainee-PG doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, has led to a drastic reduction in services at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi. According to an official report by Dr. Nirupam Madaan, Medical Superintendent of AIIMS, Delhi, the hospital has seen a more than 90 percent decrease in outpatient department (OPD) consultations, admissions, and operations in its theatres. While eme...