Health Bulletin 15/May/2026
Here are the top health stories for the day:
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Scheduled for June 21
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the re-examination for NEET UG 2026 will be conducted on June 21, 2026, following approval from the Government of India.
Sharing the update on its official X handle, NTA said, “NEET (UG) 2026 — Examination Date Announced. The National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, 21 June 2026.”
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NTA to conduct NEET 2026 re-exam on June 21
NEET Hybrid Examination Model Under Consideration Amid Ongoing Paper Leak Investigation: Report
Amid the ongoing controversy and protests following the unprecedented cancellation of the undergraduate medical entrance examination i.e., NEET UG 2026, the Central Government is examining the possibility of implementing a hybrid examination model, Economic Times has reported.
Under this new model, the question papers could be transmitted digitally to the examination centres and printed locally under secure conditions. According to officials, this model is being considered a safer alternative because conducting a fully online exam for 23 lakh candidates remains difficult due to infrastructure and logistics challenges.
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Amid paper leak probe, hybrid model for NEET under consideration: Report
Rs 40 Crore Bomb Threat Sparks Panic at Jaipur’s SMS Hospital
Chaos ensued at Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital on Wednesday morning following a bomb threat demanding Rs 40 crore; the caller warned that if the money was not paid, he would blow up the hospital premises.
According to reports, a threatening message was received at the State Police Control Room early on Wednesday morning. Following this, several police teams, bomb disposal squads, and security personnel immediately rushed to the hospital and conducted a search operation that lasted nearly two to three hours.
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Bomb threat demanding Rs 40 crore triggers panic at Jaipur's SMS Hospital
Boy’s Leg Amputation Case: Goa Launches Probe Into Alleged Medical Negligence
Following a tragic incident at a government hospital in Goa, where an 11-year-old boy allegedly lost his leg due to medical negligence, Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Wednesday announced the formation of a high-level committee to prevent such incidents in the future.
The committee will conduct visits to all government hospitals and implement the necessary protocols. The committee comprises the Secretary, the Director of Health Services, Health Department Advisor Frazela Araujo, and other members.
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Goa forms panel after 11-year-old loses leg due to alleged medical negligence
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