The devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have revealed the gaps in healthcare administration in India. Taking the post COVID situation into consideration, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has demanded the setting up of the Indian Medical Services (IMS), similar to the IAS, IPS, and IFS. The IMS will aim to bring reforms in the healthcare sector through new cadres of administrators. The body will be responsible for: Holding administrative responsibilities of the district medical officer.
Administration of various disease control programs. Administration of various ranks of secretaries in the Union Health Ministry and State Health departments. The basic qualification for appearing for the IMS examination would be MBBS. During the COVID-19 pandemic, various healthcare reforms such as infrastructure, insurance for healthcare workers, anti-violence ordinance, amendments in…
