Health Bulletin 19/ July/ 2024

In the latest update on the NEET 2024 paper leak case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in its ongoing investigation recently arrested four medical students from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Patna in connection.

According to the PTI, the four students from the 2021 batch have been taken into custody for questioning regarding their alleged involvement in the case. Among the four students, three are in the third year and one is in the second year.

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Doctors at Noble Hospital and Research Centre in Hadapsar, Pune, reported an exceptionally rare neurological complication in a 61-year-old man diagnosed with Zika virus infection. The patient, suffering from Zika meningoencephalitis, is the first such case in India, with previous similar complications reported only in the USA and Brazil. Meningoencephalitis involves simultaneous inflammation of the brain and the surrounding meninges, presenting a life-threatening condition.

Dr. Ameet Dravid and his team confirmed the Zika virus infection in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of the patient, who had been admitted with fever, headache, body ache, and loose motions. Despite various tests, no initial cause was found. The patient collapsed and went into a coma on July 12, and subsequent tests confirmed Zika virus in his blood and CSF. Following the confirmation, the medical team treated the patient with steroids and invasive ventilation, resulting in the patient's recovery from the coma and transfer to a normal ward.

Publish entire NEET 2024 results masking candidates' identities: Supreme Court directs NTA

While considering the pleas seeking cancellation of the National Eligibility-and-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 examination, the Supreme Court on July 18 directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to publish the marks obtained by the candidates in the NEET 2024 exam.

However, the Apex Court bench comprising the Chief Justice of India clarified that the marks should be published while ensuring that the identity of the students is masked.

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Alleging mismanagement and recruitment irregularities are underway at Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, doctors recently urged the Delhi Lieutenant Governor and Health Minister to order a comprehensive and transparent investigation at the hospital.

Writing to the Government officials, the doctors under the United Doctors Front Association (UDFA) claimed that despite being terminated by a High-Level Committee, some administrative officers still work at the hospital. They also alleged that the eligibility condition for the post of Medical Officer was modified to favour certain candidates. Further, the association also highlighted issues like irregularities in the appointment process, shocking reduction in advertised faculty positions, financial mismanagement, non-functional operating theatres in the hospital, inadequate staff in major departments, etc.

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