Health Bulletin 20/December/2023

Here are the top health stories for the day:

WHO classifies new Covid strain JN.1 as ‘variant of interest’ amid fresh surge in cases

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the new JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest". Distinguished from its ancestor BA.2.86, commonly known as Pirola, JN.1 is now recognized as a separate variant.

Complete shutdown of Health services in state hospitals from December 29: Haryana doctor’s body

The Haryana Civil Medical Service (HCMS) association has issued a stark ultimatum, warning of a potential disruption in medical services if the state authorities fail to promptly address their concerns. Scheduled for December 27, doctors in the state are prepared to suspend Outpatient Department (OPD) services, with a complete shutdown of all services looming from December 29 onwards if their demands remain unmet.

In a display of discontent on Tuesday, doctors statewide donned black badges and submitted a memorandum outlining their grievances to MLAs, ministers, and deputy commissioners. 

Ensure 75 percent faculty attendance or lose recognition: NMC warns medical colleges

Few days after issuing show-cause notices to over 350 medical colleges after finding a deficiency in attendance and failure to meet required faculty requirements (Minimum Standard Requirements 2020), the National Medical Commission (NMC) has now issued a warning for the institutions directing them to strictly follow UG-MSR 2023 and MSMER 2023 otherwise their applications will not be considered and they will lose on approvals/recognition.

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Ensure 75 Percent Faculty Attendance Or Lose Recognition: NMC Warns Medical Colleges

MBBS Admissions 2023: Details of only 1,04,891 MBBS students uploaded, NMC asks students to move DME whose details not reflected on portal

Releasing the list containing the details of MBBS students admitted in this academic year, the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked the students, who were admitted to MBBS course in the academic year 2023-2024 and whose details are not reflected in the list, to contact the Directorate of Medical Education/ Counselling Authority urgently.

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MBBS Admissions 2023: Details Of Only 1,04,891 MBBS Students Uploaded, NMC Asks Students To Move DME Whose Details Not Reflected On Portal

Sanofi India ropes in Himanshu Bakshi as General Manager for Consumer Healthcare Business

Sanofi India Limited (SIL) has announced the appointment of Himanshu Bakshi as General Manager for its Consumer Healthcare (CHC) business, effective 15th January 2024.

SIL earlier this year had announced that the Company’s Consumer Healthcare business will be demerged into its wholly owned subsidiary, Sanofi Consumer Healthcare India Limited (SCHIL), subject to necessary approvals and sanction by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai.

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Sanofi India Ropes In Himanshu Bakshi As General Manager For Consumer Healthcare Business