Health Bulletin 25/ May/ 2024

Published On 2024-05-25 11:50 GMT   |   Update On 2024-05-25 11:50 GMT

Here are the top health stories for the day:

NMC slaps Rs 1 crore fine on Lakhimpur Medical College Hospital
Taking cognisance of the severe mismanagement at Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has imposed a hefty fine of Rs 1 crore on the institute.
NMC, the Apex Medical Education Regulatory Body in India announced its decision in a letter directed to the medical college principal. The Commission also warned the institute to take further action if the college failed to settle its pending dues and debts immediately.
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International organ trafficking racket: 2 accused arrested, NIA to take over probe
In an investigation into an international organ trafficking racket, the Ernakulam Rural Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) apprehended one more accused in connection with the case after the arrest of a Thrissur native.
While the police have managed to capture only minor role players in the case, the main suspects remain at large. An investigation is ongoing to locate their whereabouts.
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HPV vaccines prevent cancer in men as well as women, new Research suggests
New research highlights the significant impact of the HPV vaccine in preventing cancer in both men and women, although fewer boys than girls are getting vaccinated in the United States. Originally developed to prevent cervical cancer in women, the HPV vaccine is now showing promising results in reducing HPV-related cancers in men.
The study compared 3.4 million vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals and found that vaccinated men had a lower risk of developing cancers of the anus, penis, mouth, and throat. Specifically, there were 57 HPV-related cancers among unvaccinated men compared to 26 in vaccinated men.
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