Here are the top health stories for the day:
Supreme Court confirms no systemic breach in NEET 2024, criticizes NTA for inconsistencies
Pronouncing its detailed order on the pleas concerning the National Eligibility-and-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) examination, the Supreme Court has said that it did not cancel the UG medical entrance examination amid concerns of the paper leak because there was no systemic breach of its sanctity.
"...the various issues discussed until now do not lead to the conclusion that the integrity of the NEET was vitiated at a systemic level," observed the Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manij Misra.
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No Systemic Breach in NEET 2024! says Supreme Court, Slams NTA for 'Flip-flops' in Exam
Tragedy at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College: 2nd-year MBBS student dies amid depression and academic pressure concerns
In an unfortunate incident, a second-year MBBS student of Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College of Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research (DMIHER), Sawangi Meghe allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of the college building recently.
It is alleged that the 20-year-old student who was a gold medalist in her first-year medical course took the extreme step due to alleged academic and attendance pressure after the dean of the medical college allegedly denied her medical leave and detained her from appearing for the PCT2 exam due to lack of attendance. She had previously missed the PCT1 exam.
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Dr Chakrapani M appointed new Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Medical College Hospital Attavar
In a notable development, Dr Chakrapani M has been appointed as the new Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Medical College Hospital, Attavar.
Dr Chakrapani, a distinguished senior medicine specialist in Dakshina Kannada, brings extensive expertise and leadership to his new role. Known for his exceptional clinical skills, he has been a pivotal figure in the region’s medical community, earning widespread respect for his contributions to the field.
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Dr Chakrapani M takes charge as Medical Superintendent of Kasturba Medical College Hospital Attavar
Health Minister Nadda reveals PG seats sold for up to Rs 8-13 crore before NEET
Health Minister J.P. Nadda defended the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) on Friday amid concerns about paper leaks, stating that before NEET, medical education was an open business, with PG seats being sold for Rs 8 crore to 13 crore.
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