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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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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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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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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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