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The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Day 4: Protesting FMGs taken away to police stations, detained for nearly 5 hours
Once again, Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs), who had gathered outside the gates of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences on Thursday demanding answers from A.P. Medical Council Chairman and Registrar on the status of Permanent Registrations (PRs), were taken away to different police stations. On the fourth day of the protest, around 100 graduates came for the protest, at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada. Later, around 2 p.m., they came to the university and waited for the APMC Registrar to come outside. When he did not come, the graduates tried to seek answers from the APMC Chairman D. Sreehari Rao, who had just arrived at the university. As the students tried to stop his car, one of them was injured. The boy was later taken to the hospital. The other protestors were detained at different police stations for almost five hours. Deploring the ill-treatment of graduates by the police, they said that all they wanted was answers from the APMC Chairman and Registrar on why, even after one year, they do not have answers in regards to their PRs. Meanwhile, the issue has acquired a political turn with former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy putting out a post on social media supporting the FMGs. The graduates clarified that they are not associated with any party and only hoped that more academic years are not wasted. Many have been waiting for PRs since May 2024. When asked about why the police personnel were present near the university, APMC Chairman, Mr. Sreehari Rao, said that the police arrived on the spot to avert any incident at the time of the Chief Minister's convoy passing. He also added that the involvement of student unions, including All India Students' Federation and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, escalated the matter. Regarding the status of PRs, the Chairman said that the government is in favour of the FMGs, and that the APMC members would be going to New Delhi next week to get clarity from the National Medical Commission (NMC) regarding the duration of the internship.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Doctors urged to champion public health as AP sets Vision 2047 targets
Vijayawada: Describing doctors as warriors in white coats, health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav called upon the medical fraternity to rise to the occasion by ensuring and enhancing the quality of life for the people through proper orientation and attitudes. The health minister participated as the chief guest at the National Doctors' Day Celebrations organized at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada on Tuesday. On the occasion, the Minister, for the first time, presented Best Doctor Awards, selected by Dr. NTR University, to ten eminent doctors, including Padma Shri awardee Dr. Padma Srivatsava, for their unwavering contributions to healthcare and medical education. The Best Doctor Awardees include Dr A Ashwini Kumar (89), Dr R Murali Babu Rao (80), Dr A Srinivas Rao (74), Dr Potugunta Bhaskar Naidu (73), Dr Gujjula Bhavani Prasad (71), Dr M Krishna Naik (66), Dr Bharati Talisetty (66), Dr Kadali Satya Vara Prasad (65), and Dr DSVL Narasimhan (63). Speaking on the occasion, Satya Kumar Yadav recalled the valuable medical services and sacrifices rendered by doctors during the Covid-19 pandemic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Expressing concern over Andhra Pradesh lagging behind in certain Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Minister said, "HIV incidence per thousand population is twice that of the national average. The death rate due to traffic accidents is two and a half times that of India. The suicide rate in AP is nearly four times the national average. The prevalence of anemia among women is alarming, and out-of-pocket health expenditure is significantly high." "These numbers reflect the distance we need to cover to achieve Swarnandhra @2047, aiming for a 'Healthy, Wealthy, and Happy Andhra Pradesh,'" he added. "The govt targets for Vision 2047 include increasing average life span from the present 71 years to 77 by 2029 and to 85 by 2047. Maternal Mortality Ratio to be reduced from the present 45 to less than 25 by 2029 and under 5 by 2047. Infant Mortality Rate to be reduced from 24 to under 14 and below 2 during these periods. Pregnant women with anemia to be brought down from present 34% to below 25 and 4 by 2047. Out of Pocket Expenditure for health shall be reduced from the present high of 64% to below 15% and finally to below 5% by 2047," the minister added. - Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Health
- The Hindu
Change in attitude towards doctors is need of the hour, says Minister
Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare Satya Kumar Yadav on Tuesday called for a need for change in the attitude of people and political leaders towards doctors, who toil hard for the health of the people. Addressing the students at Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada on the occasion of National Doctors' Day on Tuesday (July 1), the Minister said that the economic progress of a society depends on the wellbeing of its people. 'Healthy people contribute more to the growth of the economy through higher productivity and reduced expenditure on health. And health professionals, who take care of the wellbeing of people, should be respected by each and every individual,' the Minister said, deploring attacks on doctors and other health professionals. He also said that the NDA government in the State will not turn a blind eye to the wrong-doings, if any, of health professionals. Strict action would be taken against those for dereliction of duties or neglecting patients, he added. 'The government has increased surveillance on supporting healthcare staff in government hospitals for the people's welfare,' he said. Pointing out that the healthcare system needed a major overhaul due to the damage done to it during the previous regime, the Minister said the NDA government is taking steps, including issuing transfer orders to more than 7,000 healthcare staff, to undo the wrongs and bring about a change. The government is also taking steps to meet the goals set for Swarnandhra, he added. Later, a programme was held to honour ten eminent doctors for their contribution to healthcare services and medical education. Eminent doctors included M. Padma Srivastava, Bharathi Talisetty, A. Aswini Kumar, M. Krishna Naik, D.S.V.L. Narasimham, Gujjala Bhavani Prasad, Kadali Satya Varaprasad, Potugunta Bhaskara Naidu, A Srinivasa Rao, R. Murali Babu Rao. Dr. NTRUHS Vice-Chancellor P. Chandrasekhar, Registrar Radhika Reddy, A.P. Medical Council Chairman Sreehari Rao and others were present on the occasion.
