Health Bulletin 19/November/2022

Here are the top health news for the day:

3 years service bond not applicable on doctors already employed under Central Govt, holds High Court

While considering a plea challenging the postgraduate bond service conditions in State-run medical colleges, the Patna High Court on Wednesday clarified that the three years service bond would not be applicable for those who are already working in the Central Government departments, its corporations or other authorities.

The mandatory bond conditions would not bind such doctors even if they had been admitted under the State quota seats after clearing the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).

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3 Years Service Bond Not Applicable On Doctors Already Employed Under Central Govt, Holds High Court

454 vacant seats after cancellation of AIIMS INI-CET open round counselling: SC expresses concern, refers matter to CJI

Observing that it is "troubling" that 454 postgraduate medical seats have remained vacant as a result of the cancellation of INI-CET open and on-spot counselling, the Supreme Court has now transferred the matter to the bench of Chief Justice for his orders.

Further, the top court bench comprising of Justices S K Kaul and A S Oka has clarified that it cannot pass an order contradicting an earlier order passed by another bench which had rejected the application of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) seeking an extension of the counselling period beyond August 31, 2022.

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454 Vacant Seats After Cancellation Of AIIMS INI-CET Open Round Counselling: SC Expresses Concern, Refers Matter To CJI

IPC 304A: 4 Doctors, 3 Paramedics booked for death of 10 month old boy suffering from cold, hospital loses registration

The district health authorities of Chhatisgarh's Durg have taken strict action against a private hospital, its doctors, and paramedical staff for the alleged negligence while treating a 10-month-old boy, who was suffering from a cold and cough and died during the treatment.

While four doctors and three paramedical personnel of the private hospital have been booked for alleged negligence, the district health authorities have also cancelled the registration of the hospital and imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on its management following the incident, the police officials have informed PTI on Thursday.

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IPC 304A: 4 Doctors, 3 Paramedics Booked For Death Of 10-Month-Old Boy Suffering From Cold, Hospital Loses Registration