Health Bulletin 17/November/2022

Here are the top health news for the day:

Medical college announces Rs 500 penalty for missing morning lectures

Controversy has erupted over a recent order issued by an Uttar Pradesh-based Private medical college that has imposed Rs 500 fine on its students for missing morning lectures.

Sharing a copy of the order on Twitter, Dr. Meet Gohnia of Gujarat asked if the National Medical Commission permits such a form of penalty for missing classes.

The concerned letter has been issued by the Bhadwar-based Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS). Taking note of the absence of students from the morning classes, the Principal cum CMS of the medical college issued the order on 14.11.2022 and stated, "It has been observed that many students are missing morning classes which start at 08:30 am. Institute administration has taken a serious view of this. Today morning in a class of 2019 Batch, very few students were present. This trend is seen mostly in the 2019 & 2020 Batch. They are in habit of missing morning classes."

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Medical College Announces Rs 500 Penalty For Missing Morning Lectures, Sparks Controversy

Stipend for MBBS, BDS interns of central Govt institutes increased

Through a recent notice, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced its decision of increasing the stipend of intern doctors in medical and dental colleges and hospitals of central universities from Rs 23,500 to Rs 26,300 per month.

This decision was taken by UGC in accordance with an order of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, which had increased the stipend of MBBS interns of Central Government Institutions and hospitals last year.

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Good News: Stipend For MBBS, BDS Interns Of Central Govt Institutes Increased

Over 50 percent decline in sperm counts globally in last 46 years, even in India: Study

An international team of researchers has found a significant decline in sperm counts over the years in many countries globally, including India.

Sperm count is not only an indicator of human fertility but also that of men's health, with low levels being associated with an increased risk of chronic disease, testicular cancer, and a decreased lifespan, the researchers said.

The decline reflects a global crisis related to the modern environment and lifestyle, with broad implications for the survival of the human species, they said.

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Over 50 Percent Decline In Sperm Counts Globally In Last 46 Years, Even In India: Study