Health Bulletin 06/December/2025
Here are the top health stories for the day:
NMC Approved 118 New Medical Colleges in Two Years, Majority in Uttar Pradesh: Health Minister
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved a total of 118 medical colleges across the country in the last two years, the Union Minister of State for Health, Smt Anupriya Patel, has recently informed the Rajya Sabha.
While 74 new medical colleges were added in 2024, the Commission has approved 44 new medical colleges in 2025.
Further, she has also provided the data regarding the PG seats available under All India Quota till Round 1 of PG Counselling 2025, PG seats under BHU, DU/IP, 100% Deemed Universities, and AFMS Colleges.
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Rajasthan to enforce strict oversight in medical college hospitals
The Rajasthan government is set to tighten oversight across all medical college-affiliated hospitals. The move aims to strengthen clinical governance and ensure consistent delivery of healthcare services across the state.
At a departmental review meeting on Thursday, it was emphasised that public health is a highly sensitive sector and warned that any negligence—administrative or clinical—would invite strict action. He also instructed hospitals to promptly report manpower shortages while ensuring that patient services remain uninterrupted.
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Padma Awardee Doctors, Experts Declare Public Health Emergency as AQI crashes across India
As air quality continues to plunge across several Indian cities, a group of Padma awardee doctors and medical experts has issued an urgent national health advisory, warning that the country is facing a "significant public health emergency."
With toxic smog blanketing Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and multiple northern regions, the experts have raised alarms over the rapidly escalating health risks.
The advisory reportedly highlights that worsening pollution is endangering all age groups-particularly children, pregnant women, the elderly and individuals with respiratory or cardiac illnesses.
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