Health Bulletin 16/August/2022

Here are the top health stories for the day:

NMC approval for medical colleges in wanaparthy, sangareddy with 150 MBBS seats each

The total number of MBBS seats in Telangana has increased further as the National Medical Commission (NMC) has given its approval for commencing medical colleges in Wanaparthy and Sangareddy districts of the State with 150 MBBS seats each.

NMC, the apex medical education regulatory body has given its nod for these colleges after the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of the Commission inspected the infrastructural facilities available at the college.

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NMC approval for medical colleges in wanaparthy, sangareddy with 150 MBBS seats each

Risk classification: DCGI classifies 60 medical devices related to rehabilitation

In order to regulate the safety, quality, and performance of medical devices, the Drug Controller General (India), Directorate General of Health Services, India's Central Medical Device Regulator, has issued a notification classifying medical devices pertaining to rehabilitation under the provisions of Medical Devices Rules,2017.

The Drug Controller General (India) has classified 60 medical devices related to rehabilitation like acupressure calf band, arthritis TENS system, back/leg/chest dynamometer, electronic, balance-training tongue electrical stimulation system, bicycle ergometer, bladder -emptying vibratory stimulator among others. The classification is primarily risk score with class A being low risk to class D which describes high risk

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Risk classification: DCGI classifies 60 medical devices related to rehabilitation

NMC nod for 14 MD seats at north Bengal medical college and hospital

Bringing good news to the Postgraduate medical aspirants in West Bengal, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has given its permission for 14 more doctor of Medicine (MD) seats at the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH).

NMC, the Apex medical education regulatory body has already issued a letter of intent on August 5 and as per the NMC letter the college can start admission in the increased seats from the academic year 2022-2023.

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NMC nod for 14 MD seats at north Bengal medical college and hospital

J&K-based doctor dies of electric shock while hoisting flag on hospital rooftop

In a tragic incident, a doctor died due to electric shock while hoisting a national flag on the roof-top of a hospital in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.

The doctor, identified as Pawan Kumar of the Chadwal area, died of electric shock when he come in contact with the 11KV power line on the rooftop of the government primary health center (PHC) at Haria Chak while hoisting the tricolour, they said.

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J&K-based doctor dies of electric shock while hoisting flag on hospital rooftop