Health Bulletin 01/May/2026

In a concerning incident, around 20 students were caught cheating with unfair means, including chits, mobile phones and smartwatches, during the ongoing annual examinations conducted under Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS) in Vijayawada.

Unlike earlier instances, this time the alleged malpractice was detected through the newly established ‘Integrated Command Control’ (ICC) centre. The ICC, launched in January, is meant to enhance transparency and utilise specialised cameras to monitor student movements across exam halls state-wide.

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20 MBBS, PG, dental, AYUSH students caught cheating in NTRUHS exams: Report

Jharkhand Hikes Senior Resident Doctors' Stipend Upto Rs 1 Lakh

In a major relief, the Jharkhand Health Department has revised the monthly stipend of senior resident doctors working in medical colleges and hospitals across the state.

As per the revised rates, first-year senior residents will now receive Rs 90,000 instead of Rs 80,000, the second-year residents will get Rs 95,000 instead of Rs 82,500, while third-year will get Rs 1,00,000, compared to Rs 85,000.

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Rs 90k for 1st year, Rs 95k for 2nd, Rs 1 lakh for 3rd- Jharkhand hikes stipend for senior resident doctors

80 percent Resident Doctors Work Over 60 Hours Weekly, PGI Chandigarh Survey Raises Burnout Concerns

Amid claims of resident doctors at Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) being overburdened with extreme work pressure, exhaustion, and mental health concerns, a recent survey conducted by the institute has revealed that around 80 percent of the surveyed residents reported working more than 60 hours per week, while 46 percent said their weekly duty hours exceeded 80 hours.

The study, which surveyed 462 residents across 38 departments, revealed a severe burnout crisis among resident doctors marked by extreme hours and chronic fatigue, which is pushing many of these medical professionals to their breaking point, raising critical concerns for patient safety.

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80 percent resident doctors work over 60 hours weekly, 46 percent cross 80 hours: PGI Chandigarh survey flags burnout

NMC Grants Recognition to PGDCC Holders as Clinical Cardio Physicians, Doctors Welcome Move

In a landmark decision, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted its recognition to the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Cardiology (PGDCC) course holders till their last batch, revising their designation as "Clinical Cardio-Physician (Non-Invasive) PGDCCP (IN), offered through Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).

With the Apex Medical Commission's decision, around 20 years of legal battles to formalise the programme came to an end, the Indian Association of Clinical Cardiologists (IACC) confirmed this major decision during a press conference at the Constitution Club of India.

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PGDCC holders get NMC recognition as Clinical Cardio physicians! 'This will be a game changer', say doctors