The U.S. reversed a visa processing freeze that had sidelined foreign doctors from 39 countries, letting them continue working. The change comes after warnings the policy could worsen the U.S. physician shortage, given that foreign-trained doctors form a substantial share of the medical workforce, especially in primary care.
A tragic incident at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College has thrown fresh light on India’s healthcare safety gaps. Even though guidelines and mechanisms are meant to protect medical staff, the on-the-ground reality often falls short. With doctors already scarce and training taking years, every failure to ensure safety becomes a lasting hit to patient care and public trust.
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While H-1B visa fraud allegations are being amplified, government data doesn’t fully support claims of widespread wrongdoing. Meanwhile, newer US measures have frozen work authorisations and slowed visa processing for nationals of many countries, worsening physician shortages—especially in rural areas. With millions of Americans dependent on these foreign-trained doctors, the policy shift threatens patient well-being.
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