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Actor assault case | Kerala HC directs sessions judge to give survivor statements of those examined during inquiry into memory card access

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Actor assault case | Kerala HC directs sessions judge to give survivor statements of those examined during inquiry into memory card access

The Kerala High Court building in Ernakulam. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU The Kerala High Court on April 12 (Friday) directed the Ernakulam District and Sessions Judge to give the survivor forthwith certified copies of the statements of those examined during the inquiry into the allegation of unauthorised access made to the memory card containing videos … Read more

Cost of justice, language in higher judiciary are hurdles in ensuring equal access of justice, President Droupadi Murmu

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Cost of justice, language in higher judiciary are hurdles in ensuring equal access of justice, President Droupadi Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu addresses at the valedictory session of the first regional conference on ‘Access to Legal Aid: Strengthening Access to Justice in the Global South’ in New Delhi on Tuesday | Photo Credit: PTI The use of English in higher judiciary and the cost of litigation are among the hindrances that people face in … Read more

Digital clinics enable patients to access care remotely – ET HealthWorld

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Digital clinics enable patients to access care remotely – ET HealthWorld

New Delhi: Amitoz Singh, Founder and CEO, Nirvasa, spoke to ETHealthworld’s Prathiba Raju on how digital health clinics have proven to be more cost-effective in comparison with traditional clinics. Singh elucidated how digital health clinics can bridge the gaps in healthcare by providing timely consultations, personalised treatments, and ongoing care at every step. Even though … Read more

‘Patients’ rights and access to drugs could be hurt by proposed amendments in patent rules’

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‘Patients’ rights and access to drugs could be hurt by proposed amendments in patent rules’

A patient receives medicines at a clinic in New Delhi. File image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: PTI Some clauses in the draft Patents (Amendment) Rules, 2023 have triggered fears that important public health safeguards against patent evergreening and unmerited monopolies will be diluted. Civil society organisations, academics, and intellectual property and … Read more

Theft of fence is latest problem on Bengaluru-Mysuru access controlled highway

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Theft of fence is latest problem on Bengaluru-Mysuru access controlled highway

Iron fence has been removed on some stretches of Bengaluru Mysuru access controlled highway. The main purpose of erecting the fencing is to prevent entry of pedestrians, livestock, and dogs into the main carriageway, and reduce the likelihood of accidents. | Photo Credit: Bhagya Prakash K : Bengaluru–Mysuru access controlled highway is encountering a new … Read more

Health activists and patient groups seek revision of existing Biosimilar Guideline for increased access to critical drugs

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Health activists and patient groups seek revision of existing Biosimilar Guideline for increased access to critical drugs

 Biologics are the fastest-growing class of medications and account for a substantial and growing portion of health care costs. | Photo Credit: K.K. Mustafah Seeking immediate revision of Biosimilar Guideline (2016) to facilitate access to quality biosimilars at an affordable price, representatives of various civil societies, community and health organisations, and patient groups have written … Read more

Access to basic supplies restricted at protest site, say wrestlers

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Access to basic supplies restricted at protest site, say wrestlers

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik addressing a press conference during their protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on April 29. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR On a cloudy Saturday afternoon, between sets of barricades in central Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, sat the wrestlers, khap leaders, politicians, activists, and the common people, … Read more