Health Bulletin 2/ October/ 2023

Here are the top health stories for the day:

MCC releases final result for round 3 of NEET PG, NEET MDS counselling

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the final result for round 3 of NEET PG and NEET MDS counseling 2023 (MD/MS/DIPLOMA/ MDS/ PG DNB).

The result includes Rank, Allotted Quota, Allotted Institute, Course, Remarks, Allotted Quota, Allotted Institute, Course, Allotted Category, Candidate Category, Option No, and Remarks.

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MCC Releases Final Result For Round 3 Of NEET PG, NEET MDS Counselling

Novo Nordisk India head eyes 2026 Wegovy launch, warns against copycats

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk aims to bring its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy to India in 2026, after securing regulatory approvals and ensuring it has enough supply to meet demand, a top company official told Reuters.

The market opportunity for the drug is huge in the world's most populous country, where obesity rates are high especially among women. Illegal copycat versions of Wegovy are already being sold through online sites.

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Novo Nordisk Eyes To Bring Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy To India In 2026

Contempt of Court: The doctor promises to engage in community service in a government hospital

Apologising to the High Court of Karnataka, a Bengaluru doctor has given an undertaking to engage herself in community work in a government hospital. The 33-year-old who serves in a private hospital will work for one day a month for the next six months, in a government hospital after seeking necessary permission.

The HC had initiated contempt of court proceedings on its own against her for disobeying the order of the court in a matrimonial and child custody dispute.

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Bengaluru Doctor To Engage In Community Service In Government Hospital For 6 Months

110-bed super speciality Batra Hospital inaugurated in Faridabad

Union Minister of State Krishna Pal Gurjar, the chief guest at the grand inauguration ceremony of Batra Hospital, emphasized the pivotal role the 110-bedded super-speciality hospital will play in providing crucial healthcare services to the underprivileged. The facility, located in Sector-31, Faridabad, marks a significant milestone in expanding healthcare accessibility in the region.

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110-Bed Super Speciality Batra Hospital Inaugurated In Faridabad