Health Bulletin 17/October/2022

Here are the top health news for the day:

Omicron's latest variant BF.7: Experts fear a new COVID wave

The first case of BF.7 has been detected by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research centre, according to some reports. This new Omicron variant has a greater transmissibility and is considered to be highly infectious. This variant is posing a new threat in the nation.

Chandigarh hospital fails to provide promised new-born photoshoot, forum asks to compensate

Holding a multi-specialty hospital in Sector 34, Chandigarh guilty of deficiency in services and indulgence in unfair trade practice, the District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed it to pay the patient a compensation of Rs 10,000 for mental agony and harassment and Rs 5,000 as cost of litigation.

The sole grouse of the female patient was that despite paying for the premium maternity packages including gift hamper, room decoration and baby footprint along with baby photo-shoot and album, she was deprived of photo-shoot of special moment of her child in a decorated hospital room.

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Chandigarh Hospital Fails To Provide Promised Newborn Photoshoot, Forum Asks To Compensate

AIIMS INI CET January 2023: 1308 seats up for grabs, details

Through a recent notice, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) has released Tentative Seat Position for admission to PG courses of INIs for INI-CET January 2023 session.

As per the notice, 1308 seats are available for MD, MS, DM, MCH candidates.

The Tentative seat position for admission to PG courses of INIs [(MD/MS/DM(6years)/MCh(6years)/MDS] for INI- CET January 2023 session are as under:

For more details, check out the link given below:

AIIMS INI CET January 2023: 1308 Seats Up For Grabs, Details

 HC saves doctor from losing MBBS degree, ophthalmology diploma, imposes Rs 10.93 lakh penalty

To a great relief of a doctor who has about to lose his MBBS degree and PG diploma in Ophthalmology, the division bench of Maharashtra High Court has partially struck down an order of the Director of Medical Education and Research (DMER) and upheld Rs 10.93 lakh penalty.

Previously authorities ordered the college to cancel the degree of the doctor alleging that he has secured admission through the Scheduled Tribe category by producing a fabricated caste validity certificate.

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HC Saves Doctor From Losing MBBS Degree, Ophthalmology Diploma, Imposes Rs 10.93 Lakh Penalty