Health Bulletin 22/September/2025
Here are the top health stories of the day:
Court cannot decide what should be taught in medical education-SC rejects change plea
The Supreme Court recently refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking changes in the medical syllabus. While considering the issue, the Apex Court bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai clarified that the court cannot take up the responsibility to decide what should be taught in medical education.
The Dental Council of India (DCI) has directed all dental colleges to upload details of BDS students admitted for the 2025-26 academic session on the DCI portal by November 5, 2025. Failure to comply will invoke Section 10B or 16A of the Dentists Act, implying that unreported admissions will be considered invalid.
MCC, Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India, uploaded the Revised NEET UG Schedule-2025 and Revised NEET-UG-2025 online Counseling (Allotment Process) for MBBS / BDS / B.Sc (Nursing) seats of All India Quota / Deemed/ Central University / State Quota. The MCC has declared the last date for joining the BDS Course for the academic session 2025-26 as 05.11.2025, and as per the Revised Counselling Schedule issued by the MCC, the date of commencement of the academic session will be remain same as 22.09.2025, the DCI pointed out.
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DCI warns Dental Colleges- Upload BDS admission data by November 5 or face action
NEET UG Exam: Centre Reviews Feasibility of Computer-Based Format
The Ministry of Education has initiated a detailed analysis to evaluate the feasibility of conducting the NEET exam in computer-based test (CBT) mode.
The move aims to assess whether the shift from the traditional pen-and-paper method to an online format could impact students' performance and access to the exam.
Speaking to PTI, the officials informed that the Ministry of Education is conducting a data analysis to understand the feasibility of conducting the medical entrance exam NEET-UG in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. Detailed deliberations have been conducted several times between the education and health ministries on whether to conduct the exam in pen-and-paper or online mode; however, the plan has not taken off yet.
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NEET Exam: Centre Reviews Feasibility of Computer-Based Testing Format
41,000 children diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease in Karnataka, data reveals
Over the past three years, nearly 41,000 school-going children in Karnataka have been diagnosed with congenital heart diseases (CHD), yet less than half have received treatment. These cases were identified through the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) screening program, which detects heart development issues before birth, reports Deccan Herald.
Identified children are referred to tertiary care centres and treated under the Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka scheme, but tracking each case on the ground remains challenging.
To improve follow-up, the state plans to integrate pregnancy anomaly scans with newborn check-ups, making it easier for paediatricians to monitor heart conditions detected during prenatal ultrasounds. Once implemented, newborns flagged as high-risk due to CHD will receive closer medical attention. Experts emphasize the life-saving potential of early detection. While heart screening at birth is inconsistently practised in India, parental awareness is rising, with many requesting scans during pregnancy. Timely diagnosis and treatment can enable children with CHD to lead almost normal lives, spotlighting the importance of expanding cardiac screening programs across hospitals.
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