Health Bulletin 06/June/2026

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the cancellation and the subsequent re-conduct of NEET UG 2026, a social media user on X has alleged that several Telegram channels are claiming to sell 'RE-NEET 2026 question papers.'

Tagging the National Testing Agency (NTA) and CyberDost, the user alleged that multiple Telegram pages, allegedly managed by one person, were offering question paper links related to the re-examination to be held on June 21.

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Re-NEET 2026 question paper being sold on Telegram? NTA refers alleged links to cybercrime for verification

NEET PG 2026 Registration Delay: Impact On Counselling and Academic Schedule

With the NEET PG 2026 application process yet to begin, concerns are mounting among medical graduates over a possible delay in the admission cycle for MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has not yet announced the registration schedule, deviating from its usual timeline and raising fears of a knock-on effect on the entire postgraduate admission process. Since the examination is scheduled for August 30, later than last year’s August 3 exam, candidates anticipate a corresponding delay in result declaration and counselling.

A delayed registration process could significantly impact subsequent stages, including merit list preparation, All India Quota counselling, state counselling rounds, seat allotment, and college reporting. Medical aspirants and resident doctors have expressed concern that any postponement in counselling may push back joining dates for new residents, affecting both training programmes and hospital services, according to a Shiksha media report.

Experts warn that a delayed academic session could result in the late commencement of residency courses, reduced clinical exposure during the crucial first year of training, and increased workload on existing resident doctors already managing patient care across healthcare institutions.

Jharkhand FMGs Demand Activation of Internship Portal Amid Ongoing Allocation Delays

The foreign medical graduates in Jharkhand have written to the Jharkhand State Medical Council (JSMC), raising concerns over the delay in opening the Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI) registration portal for internship applications.

In a letter dated June 3, 2026, addressed to the President of JSMC, the FMGs said that the prolonged delay has caused severe stress and uncertainty among students who cleared the FMGE in December 2025.

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Jharkhand FMGs urge medical council to open internship portal, cite delay despite sufficient seats available

WHO Report Highlights Deadly Global Impact of Foodborne Diseases on Children

Unsafe food contaminated with bacteria, viruses, parasites, or harmful chemicals kills around 1.5 million people globally every year, with young children facing the highest risk, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization. The study, which examined data from 194 countries between 2000 and 2021, found that nearly 886 million people suffer food-borne illnesses annually, while children under five are almost three times more likely to be affected. Despite an overall decline in food-related illnesses since 2000, major regional disparities persist, with Africa and Southeast Asia accounting for nearly three-quarters of all cases and 60% of related deaths worldwide.

The report found that biological hazards such as bacteria and viruses caused the vast majority of the estimated 860 million food-borne illness cases recorded in 2021. However, chemical contaminants were responsible for a disproportionate share of deaths, with arsenic and lead identified as the leading non-biological threats, reports NDTV.

WHO officials warned that climate change is increasing contamination risks, while antimicrobial resistance is making infections harder to treat. Beyond its health impact, food-borne disease also imposes a significant economic burden, costing the global economy an estimated $647 billion in lost productivity in 2021.