Health Bulletin 25/May/2026

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the cancellation of NEET UG 2026 over alleged paper leak and exam irregularities, the National Testing Agency has now activated a dedicated refund facility for candidates seeking reimbursement of their examination fees. The agency announced that eligible candidates can submit their preferred bank account details through the NEET-UG 2026 registration portal till May 27, 2026, 11:50 pm. Candidates have been instructed to log in using their credentials and complete the refund process carefully, as no changes will be allowed after submission. The NTA also clarified that candidates may optionally upload a cancelled cheque to ensure the accuracy of bank account information and advised students not to initiate chargeback requests for the examination fee.

The refund process comes after the NTA cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3, following allegations of a large-scale paper leak, which triggered protests by students and parents across the country. More than 22 lakh candidates had appeared for the examination conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. The controversy has led to multiple investigations, including a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation, reports Babushahi.

Meanwhile, the re-examination is scheduled for June 21, with the Union Education Ministry directing stricter security measures. Officials have also indicated that future NEET examinations are likely to shift to a computer-based test mode from next year to prevent similar irregularities.

Telangana Doctors Questions Need for Unified MBBS Exams Without NExT

Raising concern about the conduct of III MBBS Part II (Phase IV) University Final Examinations for the 2022-23 batch, a doctors' body in Telangana has requested Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Warangal, to split the exams into two phases instead of holding a single consolidated examination covering all subjects.

The Telangana Junior Doctors Association (TJUDA) has submitted a formal representation dated May 16, 2026, to the Vice Chancellor of KNRUHS, requesting that the university consider restructuring the exam pattern and also forward the proposal to the National Medical Commission (NMC) for approval or clarification.

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No NExT yet, why one combined exam? Telangana doctors urge KNRUHS, NMC to split MBBS exam into 2 phases

Indian-Origin Urologist in Wuhan Performs Remote Surgery on Hyderabad Patient From 3,000 Kilometres

In a major breakthrough for telemedicine and robotic healthcare, Indian urologist Syed Mohammed Ghouse successfully performed a robot-assisted bladder reconnection surgery on a patient in Hyderabad while operating remotely from Tongji Hospital, nearly 3,000 kilometres away. The procedure, which reportedly lasted around 90 minutes, was carried out using China-developed robotic technology supported by high-speed 5G connectivity. The achievement was also highlighted by Yu Jing, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India, who described the surgery as a major example of how advanced communication technology and robotics are reshaping modern healthcare.

According to HT reports, medical teams in Wuhan and Hyderabad coordinated online before the surgery to study the patient’s reports and plan the robotic arm movements in advance. Doctors in Hyderabad prepared the patient with anaesthesia and positioned robotic instruments equipped with delicate surgical tools and high-definition 3D cameras. Dr Ghouse controlled the robotic system from a console in Wuhan while viewing live 3D visuals from the Hyderabad operating theatre.

The robotic arms replicated his hand movements in real time with a transmission delay of just 200 milliseconds through 5G technology. The operation was part of an international surgical demonstration involving specialists from several countries during a major medical congress in China.

Patient Dies After Healthy Kidney Removed; NCDRC Orders Rs 2 Crore Compensation

Holding a surgeon, who removed a healthy kidney of a patient, guilty of gross medical negligence, the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed him to pay Rs 2 crore compensation.

The Apex Consumer Court bench of President AP Sahi and Member Bharatkumar Pandey awarded the patient's family compensation after noting that the treating surgeon removed the healthy left kidney instead of the diseased right kidney. This ultimately resulted in the woman's death.

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Patient dies after healthy kidney removed instead of diseased: NCDRC slaps Rs 2 crore compensation on surgeon