Health Bulletin 22/ November/ 2024

Published On 2024-11-22 12:12 GMT   |   Update On 2024-11-22 12:12 GMT
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49,772 PG medical seats in 81 specialities, Maximum in MD General Medicine– NMC matrix

Altogether 49,772 postgraduate medical seats are available in 81 specialities at 586 medical institutes across the country for the academic year 2024-2025, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has informed.

The Apex Medical Education Regulatory Body i.e. NMC shared data in this regard in a letter directed to the heads of the medical colleges across the country.

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SC delays NEET PG 2024 hearing for the 4th time

The confusion and the uncertainty over the National Eligibility-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2024 continues as the Supreme Court once again deferred the petition hearing seeking the release of the exam answer key.

Even though the matter was scheduled for hearing yesterday, the Apex Court has now postponed it for further hearing on November 26, 2024, TOI has reported.

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Indore doctor dies after colliding car into another vehicle

A tragic incident claimed the life of a 59-year-old doctor after his car rammed into another vehicle from behind which was waiting at a traffic signal near Rasoma Square, causing severe injuries to the doctor.

According to eyewitnesses, the doctor suffered severe impact which caused his chest to hit the steering wheel due to which he got critically injured. Although he was rushed for treatment, he could not survive and died.

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Indian Chest Society criticizes NMC for removing respiratory medicine departments amid pollution
The Indian Chest Society has criticized the National Medical Commission’s (NMC) decision to remove Respiratory Medicine departments from MBBS courses, especially amid worsening air pollution in India.
With AQI levels surpassing 1,000 in many areas, the society highlights the increasing burden of respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, particularly among vulnerable groups. The NMC's earlier decision to exclude Respiratory Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Physical Medicine from essential departments for undergraduate courses has raised concerns, with experts warning it could impede efforts to combat diseases like tuberculosis. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has instructed hospitals to form specialist teams to manage pollution-related respiratory cases.
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