healthcare professionals
Trump Administration Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Essential Measure to Protect American Workers
Nov 15, 2025 10:49 am CST
The White House justifies the Trump administration's $100,000 H-1B visa application fee as a crucial step to prevent system abuse and protect American jobs, while highlighting "Project Firewall" to investigate companies violating visa regulations. Despite President Trump's defense of the program's necessity for importing talent, some Republican leaders are pushing to eliminate H-1B visas, which experts warn could severely impact healthcare access.
Supreme Court Defends Private Doctors' Right to COVID-19 Compensation Insurance Claims
Oct 28, 2025 05:23 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India emphasized that society would not forgive the judiciary for failing to protect doctors who died fighting COVID-19, as it reserved judgment on a plea regarding insurance claims for healthcare workers at private facilities. The Court directed the government to ensure insurance companies settle valid claims, rejecting the assumption that private practitioners were merely profit-motivated, and requested data on all available insurance schemes beyond the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package.
Delhi Air Quality Crisis: 30% Surge in Respiratory Patients After Diwali Celebrations Alarms Medical Community
Oct 25, 2025 02:39 pm CST
Post-Diwali air pollution in Delhi-NCR has triggered a 30% increase in respiratory and pregnancy-related health complications. Medical experts report that PM2.5 levels reached a four-year high of 675, as vulnerable populations including the elderly, children, and pregnant women face heightened health risks from firecracker pollution. Healthcare professionals are urging sustainable celebration practices and preventative measures to address this recurring public health emergency.
Over 200 CCTV Cameras Non-Operational At Delhi Government Hospitals
Sep 24, 2025 06:20 pm CST
Concerns have emerged over security at Delhi's top government hospitals after a recent RTI, or Right to Information, filing revealed that hundreds of CCTV cameras, crucial to monitor crowded premises, are not in working condition.
Paracetamol Linked To Autism? Ex-WHO Chief Scientist Refutes Trump's Claims
Sep 23, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Dr Swaminathan's remarks came in response to the US President Donald Trump linking the painkiller Tylenol, with paracetamol (acetaminophen) being the main ingredient, to autism.