Ahmedabad: The Gujarat chapter of the Indian Medical Association (GSB-IMA) has written to state health minister Rushikesh Patel, highlighting the challenges faced by cardiologists under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY). Since April 1, many cardiologists across the state have stopped admitting patients under the scheme, citing unresolved concerns. In the letter, the IMA emphasized the urgent need to revise cardiac procedure rates to ensure financial viability. Key concerns include ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, on Sunday, officially relaunched the "Aao Gaon Chale" project initiated by the Gujarat branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) during an event here in the state capital. The objective of this program, implemented by the IMA, is to offer affordable healthcare services at the village level. A total of 90 villages in the state will be adopted by doctors affiliated with the IMA, who will provide medical facilities to these communities. During...Read More

Ahmedabad: As many as 30,000 private doctors will go on strike from 8 am on Friday to 8 am on Saturday to protest against the high court’s verdict to relocate ICUs of private hospitals from upper storeys to the ground, the Gujarat branch of the Indian Medical Association has announced. These doctors will refuse to accept OPD as well as emergency patients during these 24 hours. As many as 4,000 private hospitals and pathological laboratories all over the state, including 2,000 in Ahmedabad a...Read More