• 10 May, 2026
India’s Resident Doctors Face a Breaking Point: NHRC Demands Health Ministry Report on Duty Hour Violations Following RG Kar Tragedy

India’s Resident Doctors Face a Breaking Point: NHRC Demands Health Ministry Report on Duty Hour Violations Following RG Kar Tragedy

After the RG Kar tragedy, National Human Rights Commission has directed the Union Health Ministry to submit a detailed compliance report on widespread duty hour violations in medical colleges. Resident doctors associations are now urging the Prime Minister’s Office to intervene. Here’s a clear look at what’s happening

JIPMER Introduces Clear Limits on Resident Doctors Working Hours: 12 Hours Per Stretch, 48 Hours Per Week

JIPMER’s recent decision to cap resident doctors duty hours at 12 hours continuously and 48 hours weekly has been welcomed across the medical community. This article explains the change in simple terms, why it matters for doctors and patients alike, what daily life looks like now and how it could influence medical training across India.

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Delhi Government Clears Major Redevelopment Plan for Maulana Azad Medical College

Delhi government has approved a comprehensive master plan to redevelop Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC). This detailed guide explains what the project involves, how it will improve medical education and patient care in the capital, the expected timeline and what it means for students, doctors and residents. Read on for clear insights and practical takeaways.

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NHRC Steps In: Long Duty Hours for Postgraduate Doctors with Disabilities Spark Fresh Debate on Humane Medical Training in India

National Human Rights Commission has sent a notice to the National Medical Commission and the Union Health Ministry over 24-72 hour continuous shifts faced by postgraduate medical students especially those with disabilities. This article breaks down the complaint, regulations, real world impacts and what it could mean for better working conditions in India’s medical colleges.

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Shocking RTI Revelations: Gruelling 135 Hour Weeks Push AIIMS, JIPMER & AFMC Resident Doctors into Severe Burnout Crisis

A recent Right to Information (RTI) probe has pulled back the curtain on the extreme working conditions faced by postgraduate resident doctors at some of India’s most prestigious medical institutions: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) and others like NIMHANS.

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