Major Healthcare Developments This Week

2nd April, 2025

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Major Healthcare Developments This Week - #2

1.Stop 36-Hour Shifts! Doctors Demand Fixed Duty Hours for Better Health & Patient Safety

Resident doctors across India, under the United Doctors Front (UDF), are urging PM Modi to enforce fixed duty hours through a Uniform Residency Scheme. Despite the 1992 MoHFW directive limiting shifts to 48 hours per week and 12 hours at a stretch, many medical colleges ignore these rules, forcing doctors into inhuman 36-hour shifts that harm their mental health and patient safety.

Doctors demand nationwide implementation, strict penalties for violators, and public display of duty-hour regulations. The tragic case at RG Kar Medical College, Kolkata, has further highlighted the urgent need for reform.

2.Watching Nature Scenes Can Reduce Pain – New Study Shows How 🌿✨

Research shows that exposure to nature—either real (like parks and gardens) or virtual (videos and sounds of nature)—can help reduce pain, stress, and anxiety in patients. This approach is especially helpful for doctors, therapists, and caregivers looking for simple, low-cost pain management tools. Nature has a calming effect on the brain and body, making it a powerful, healing resource in both clinical and home care settings.

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3. Expanding Ayushman Bharat: OPD Services & Better Post-Hospitalization Care Needed

A parliamentary committee has recommended crucial improvements to the Ayushman Bharat PMJAY scheme to make healthcare more accessible and comprehensive. The key proposals include adding OPD services for chronic diseases and common illnesses, extending post-hospitalization medication coverage beyond the current 15-day limit, and implementing AI-driven fraud detection to prevent misuse of funds. Additionally, the committee supports the establishment of 200 cancer daycare centres in 2025-26 to improve chemotherapy access and calls for mandatory Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screening for individuals aged 30 and above to enable early detection and treatment. These reforms aim to strengthen India’s healthcare system by reducing the financial burden on patients and ensuring better medical care

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https://thedoctorpreneuracademy.com/2025/03/20/expanding-ayushman-bharat-opd-services-better-post-hospitalization-care-needed/

4.Naturopathy Education Needs Uniformity – Centre Calls for Standardization
The Indian government has acknowledged the need for uniformity in Naturopathy education, as different states follow different course durations and syllabi. Currently, students in five-year courses receive the "Doctor" title, while those in four-year courses do not, leading to inconsistency. Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav assured that the government will work on standardized regulations and a national registration system for Naturopathy. Additionally, the shortage of Ayush medicines, especially in rural areas, forces many Ayush doctors to prescribe allopathic alternatives. The government is taking steps to improve the availability of Ayush medicines and expand research collaborations.

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https://thedoctorpreneuracademy.com/2025/03/20/naturopathy-education-needs-uniformity-centre-calls-for-standardization/

5. Revolutionizing TB Diagnosis in India: HaystackAnalytics Launches ‘TB One’ Solution

HaystackAnalytics has launched ‘TB One’, a Make-in-India genomic solution to improve tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis across India. The kit enables Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) from TB DNA and comes with Omega TB, a patented software that provides detailed reports on drug resistance (18 anti-TB drugs), mixed infections, non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), and heteroresistance.

Unveiled at the ICMR India Innovation Summit 2025, TB One allows existing molecular labs to adopt advanced TB testing without major infrastructure upgrades. It's cost-effective, scalable, and aligns with India’s mission of TB Mukt Bharat. With this innovation, genomics-based TB testing becomes more accessible, empowering labs to deliver faster, more accurate, and life-saving diagnostics.

6. AIIMS Nagpur Launches Advanced Sleep Lab to Tackle Sleep Apnea and Other Disorders

AIIMS Nagpur has launched a new advanced Sleep Lab to diagnose and treat sleep disorders, especially Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Led by Dr. Sryma PB under the Department of Pulmonary Medicine and inaugurated by Dr. Prashant P Joshi, the lab offers polysomnography—an overnight, painless test that monitors brain waves, breathing, heart rate, and more. With around 104 million Indians affected by OSA, the lab aims to provide early diagnosis, raise awareness, and prevent serious health issues like hypertension, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. This initiative brings accessible sleep testing to central India, improving public health and quality of life.

7. Metropolis Healthcare to Boost Diagnostic Reach with 2–3 Acquisitions Every Year

Metropolis Healthcare, led by executive chairperson Ameera Shah, plans to acquire 2–3 diagnostic companies annually to expand its presence in North and East India and strengthen its specialty testing services in areas like oncology, neurology, nephrology, gastroenterology, gynaecology, and infectious diseases. With strong internal cash flow and zero debt, the company is funding these acquisitions independently. Recent deals include Core Diagnostics and Scientific Pathology. Metropolis also plans to invest ₹75–150 crore in expanding labs, automation, and AI-driven tools to enhance diagnostic quality and reach, especially in tier 2 and 3 cities.

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Subject in Focus

Why Hospitals Need Audits – And Why Management Shouldn't Avoid Them

Why are audits important?

1. Follow the rules: Hospitals must follow many laws and standards. Audits check if the hospital is doing everything by the book.

2. Better patient care: Audits help find problems in patient care so hospitals can fix them and give better treatment.

3. Safety first: Audits look for risks like infections, medical errors, or data leaks – and help stop them before they cause harm.

4. Save time and money: Audits show where the hospital can cut waste and run more smoothly.

5. Stay accredited: Many hospitals need audits to maintain their accreditation and reputation.

6. Keep improving: Audits give helpful feedback so hospitals can keep getting better every day.

Types of hospital audits:

Clinical audits – Check patient care and medical practices.
Financial audits – Review money matters and spending.
Operational audits – Study daily hospital operations.
Compliance audits – Ensure legal and ethical standards are met.
Risk audits – Find possible dangers to patients or staff.

Often, it’s fear of being blamed or exposing hidden problems. But avoiding audits won’t make issues go away—it just delays solutions. A smart hospital sees audits not as a threat but as a tool to grow stronger.

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Brief:

Wanting is a book about why we want what we want. Luke Burgis explains that many of our desires are not truly our own. Instead, we copy what others want—this is called "mimetic desire."

The idea comes from a thinker named René Girard, who said that we learn what to want by watching other people. For example, if your friend wants a new phone or job, you might start wanting the same—even if you didn’t care about it before.

This copycat desire can cause problems: jealousy, competition, stress, and even conflict. We may chase things that don’t really make us happy, just because others are chasing them too.

Burgis suggests we become more aware of our desires, figure out which ones are truly ours, and focus on things that give us real meaning and joy. He also talks about the difference between "thin" desires (influenced by others) and "thick" desires (deep, personal goals).

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10 Micro Habits to Build Daily Resilience and Reduce Stress

Stress isn’t just about what happens to you.
It’s more about how you respond to it.

The most resilient people don’t avoid stress—they build daily habits to handle it better.

Here are 10 tiny yet powerful habits that can help you reset and feel in control instantly:

1️. Box Breathing – Calm your nerves by breathing in a simple rhythm. It signals your brain to relax.
2️. Grounding Techniques – Stop overthinking by bringing your focus back to the present moment.
3️. Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Tense and release muscles to let go of hidden stress.
4️. Power Walks – Just 10 minutes of brisk walking can clear your mind and boost your mood.
5️. Cold Water Splash – A quick jolt of cold refreshes you and lowers stress levels.
6️. Single-Tasking – Focus on just one thing. You’ll feel less scattered and more productive.
7️. Consistent Sleep Schedule – Sleep well, think clearly, and handle stress like a pro.
8️. Mandala Coloring – Tap into creativity to soothe your mind—yes, even adults can color!
9️. Real Conversations – Talking to someone you trust can instantly lighten the emotional load.
10.Visual Escape – Close your eyes and imagine a peaceful place. Your brain will thank you. ✨ Stress relief isn’t reserved for the weekends. It’s hidden in the small choices we make every day.

Tiny habits → Big impact. 🔄

What’s one small habit that helps you reset during a tough day?

Here’s your trivia for today:

What is considered the lung of the Earth?

Answer: The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the “lung of the planet” because of its vital role in oxygen production and carbon dioxide absorption, playing a crucial part in the Earth’s ecosystem.

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