Healthcare

In recent years, the alarming rise in attacks on healthcare workers (HCWs) in India has led to an urgent call for a uniform Central Protection Act (CPA) to ensure their safety. Following the tragic rape and murder of a resident doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, there is

Odisha’s Health Minister, Mukesh Mahalinga, recently announced ambitious plans to significantly enhance the healthcare infrastructure in the state. A major highlight of this initiative is the establishment of a second All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Sambalpur, which is expected t

In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into medical tools has revolutionized healthcare diagnostics and treatment. However, concerns about the long-term accuracy and reliability of these AI-enabled solutions have prompted new initiatives aimed at addressing these issues.

The U.S. government is reintroducing free COVID-19 testing for the public amid rising case numbers due to highly contagious variants. As announced by the Biden administration, the initiative will resume in late September through the website COVIDtests.gov. This resurgence of testing comes with the

The upcoming presidential election in November 2024 presents a pivotal moment for the future of healthcare in the United States. The contest between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is not just a showdown between two political figures but also a referendum on profoundly different visions for American

The nomination of J.D. Vance as the Republican vice-presidential candidate has sparked significant debate within the GOP, particularly concerning his approach to healthcare. While many in the party advocate for limited government and market-based solutions, Vance's policies suggest a