Health Bulletin 14/ April/ 2025

Published On 2025-04-14 12:24 GMT   |   Update On 2025-04-14 12:24 GMT
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NEET PG Controversy: Doctor criticizes double shift format, raises transparency issues

While there is no change in National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences's (NBEMS) plans to hold the National Eligibility-Entrance Test Postgraduate Exam in two shifts, the protest from the medical fraternity regarding the exam pattern is escalating further.

Recently, Health and Medical Education activist Dr. Dhruv Chauhan raised the issue on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and criticised the regulatory bodies, including NBEMS and National Medical Commission (NMC).

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Dentist opens one rupee clinic for underprivileged patients
A 38-year-old dentist has launched a Re 1 Dental Clinic in Burla, Sambalpur, offering vital oral healthcare services to the poor at a token fee of just Rs 1. The initiative, launched near the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), is inspired by her husband, Dr. Shankar Ramchandani, widely known as the “Re 1 Doctor” for his charitable medical service.

Dr. Shankar began his One Rupee Clinic initiative in 2021. Since then, it has provided medical care to over 88,000 patients, offering ECGs, nebulisation, basic consultations, and even shelter to those traveling from far-off places for treatment.

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Delhi HC upholds MCC's decision on SC children, women seats in NEET counselling

The Delhi High Court refused to grant relief to a National Eligibility-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) candidate as it upheld the Medical Counselling Committee's decision to withdraw conversion of SC-children/women's seats to the general category before counselling.

Refusing to grant relief to the NEET-UG Candidate, who was denied MBBS admission to the Delhi University due to the MCC's decision, the Delhi HC bench said that the correction of a legal error on reservation, in compliance with the Constitutional principles before the commencement of the third round of counselling cannot be treated as procedural violation or administrative mistake on the part the authorities.

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PM Modi hails Ayushman Bharat as a lifeline for the poor during Varanasi visit

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significant progress in healthcare over the past decade, noting not only the increase in the number of hospitals but also the enhancement of patient dignity. He praised the Ayushman Bharat scheme as a boon for the poor, providing more than just medical treatment but also instilling confidence in individuals.

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects worth over Rs 3,880 crore in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, news agency IANS reported.

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