Health Bulletin 02/ May/ 2024

Candidates can download the admit card from the official website of NTA using their application number and date of birth.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made a significant change to the CoWIN certificates issued for COVID-19 vaccinations, removing the photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Previously, these certificates prominently featured Mr. Modi's image alongside a quote emphasizing India's collective effort to overcome COVID-19. However, the updated certificates now retain the quote attributed to the Prime Minister but without his photograph or name.

Social media users were quick to notice and point out this alteration, which occurred on Wednesday. Notably, this isn't the first time Mr. Modi's photos have been removed from official platforms during periods of heightened political sensitivity, such as when the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) was enforced before general elections.

The Madras High Court has granted permission to a NEET-UG applicant with special needs to wear a diaper and change it as required during the exam on May 5. The decision came during the hearing of a case involving a 19-year-old MBBS aspirant who suffered facial injuries from scalding by hot oil at the age of four and is currently undergoing treatment for LETM/NMO/spectrum disorder/neurogenic bladder. Her doctor confirmed her lack of urine control, necessitating continuous diaper use with frequent changes.

Despite her requests to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and National Medical Commission being ignored, she sought recourse in the high court. Justice G R Swaminathan emphasized the petitioner's legitimate concerns, citing instances of excessive frisking during exams, particularly affecting girls. He highlighted the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, stating that denying the petitioner necessary facilities would amount to discrimination prohibited by Article 14 of the Constitution.

These 101 applications include 82 applications for starting new PG Medical courses and 19 applications for an increase of seats in PG Medical courses.