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Time of India
2 days ago
- General
- Time of India
‘No need to fear Covid spread, precaution is key'
T'puram: Indian Medical Association stated that there is no need for unnecessary concern about the ongoing Covid spread, which has been causing concern in the health sector for the past few days. The variants currently emerging with relatively mild symptoms are Omicron JN1 and LF1. These variants typically cause symptoms that last only a few days. In our largely vaccinated community, the likelihood of a severe outbreak is minimal. However, people with compromised immunity, such as those with severe cancer, kidney diseases, or heart conditions, should exercise maximum caution, said IMA state president Dr K A Sreevilasan. Due to the difficulty in distinguishing these symptoms from other infectious diseases and the higher potential for spread, precautions are primarily necessary. Social distancing, mask usage and use of disinfectants can significantly reduce the risk of infection. IMA urged govt to increase mask usage in healthcare centres and hospitals. Apart from this, they urged implementation of visitor restrictions in hospitals. Those with fever should avoid contact with others, said IMA state secretary Dr Shashidharan.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
IMA opposes unscientific integration of medical systems
T'puram: Indian Medical Association (IMA) has stated that it will not, under any circumstances, allow the central govt's attempt to create a hybrid medical system by unscientifically integrating different branches of medicine. IMA criticized the "irresponsible statement" made by the Union minister for Ayush in Puducherry, suggesting that India's premier medical education and treatment centres, like JIPMER, would become experimental labs for hybrid medicine. IMA state president Dr K A Sreevilasan said there was no doubt the country can progress only when it operates based on scientific principles, embracing advancements in science and technology. The progress our country made in fields like space, communication and defence is solely due to operating on a scientific foundation. It is highly deplorable that only in health sector , which deals with people's lives and health, unscientific principles from centuries ago are being imposed. The international community has already recognised that modern medicine is the sole reliance for achieving sustainable development goals in health sector by 2030. Even during the time when Covid pandemic posed the greatest threat to our country, it was modern medicine that worked here, sacrificing lives to overcome it, he said. All the achievements in health indicators such as life expectancy, infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate are solely attributed to modern medicine. The history of countries like China, among others, shows that attempts to integrate traditional branches of medicine failed, said IMA state secretary Dr Sasidharan K. It is noteworthy that in all countries with high health standards, only a single method of treatment is accepted. The IMA has urged Centre to take the initiative to create a progressive and robust health sector by allocating more funds in the budget for public health , strengthening primary healthcare and establishing the Indian Medical Service to ensure doctors are available everywhere.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
IMA opposes unscientific integration of medical systems
T'puram: Indian Medical Association (IMA) has stated that it will not, under any circumstances, allow the central govt's attempt to create a hybrid medical system by unscientifically integrating different branches of medicine. IMA criticized the "irresponsible statement" made by the Union minister for Ayush in Puducherry, suggesting that India's premier medical education and treatment centres, like JIPMER, would become experimental labs for hybrid medicine. IMA state president Dr K A Sreevilasan said there was no doubt the country can progress only when it operates based on scientific principles, embracing advancements in science and technology. The progress our country made in fields like space, communication and defence is solely due to operating on a scientific foundation. It is highly deplorable that only in health sector, which deals with people's lives and health, unscientific principles from centuries ago are being imposed. The international community has already recognised that modern medicine is the sole reliance for achieving sustainable development goals in health sector by 2030. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Todos os idosos deveriam ter um desse no banheiro! Veja só! Evite quedas e escorregões Saiba Mais Undo Even during the time when Covid pandemic posed the greatest threat to our country, it was modern medicine that worked here, sacrificing lives to overcome it, he said. All the achievements in health indicators such as life expectancy, infant mortality rate and maternal mortality rate are solely attributed to modern medicine. The history of countries like China, among others, shows that attempts to integrate traditional branches of medicine failed, said IMA state secretary Dr Sasidharan K. It is noteworthy that in all countries with high health standards, only a single method of treatment is accepted. The IMA has urged Centre to take the initiative to create a progressive and robust health sector by allocating more funds in the budget for public health, strengthening primary healthcare and establishing the Indian Medical Service to ensure doctors are available everywhere. Understanding the seriousness of the issue, the IMA has requested the central govt to completely abandon the hybrid medical approach, the IMA leaders said.
