Health Bulletin 28/March/2023

Published On 2023-03-28 11:12 GMT   |   Update On 2023-03-28 11:12 GMT
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Life-threatening bacteria found in Hyderabad company's cancer drug: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released an alert against Celon Lab’s methotrexate, an injectable chemotherapy agent and immune system suppressantHealth authorities in Lebanon and Yemen have red-flagged a cancer drug after life-threatening bacteria, pseudomonas, was found in one of the batches.


NMC issued notice over alleged illegal training on conversion therapy for LGBTQIA+

Taking suo moto cognisance of an ongoing illegal training for conversion therapy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, the Delhi Commission for Women has issued notice to the National Medical Commission (NMC) in this regard.

Writing to the Apex medical commission, the Chairperson for DCW, Swati Maliwal has sought information regarding the concerned training programme. Further, the DCW has asked NMC to take immediate steps to ensure that the programme has been discontinued and submit a detailed enquiry report regarding the matter.

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NMC Issued Notice Over Alleged Illegal Training On Conversion Therapy For LGBTQIA+

Right To Health Bill Protest: More than 50,000 doctors, paramedical personnel join rally in Rajasthan, doctors observe Black Day across India

The protest against Right to Health Act in Rajasthan today took an unprecedented form as more than 50,000 doctors and paramedical personnel from across the State left their work and came on road to join a massive rally against the alleged "draconian" policy of the State Government.

Gathering in Jaipur, the doctors from government and private sectors from all districts of Rajasthan participated in the protest march from SMS Medical College hostel to Panchbati Chauraha to Albert Hall and again returning back to SMS Hostel, former president of Jaipur Resident Doctors' Association (JARD) Dr. Yadav informed Medical Dialogues.

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Right To Health Bill Protest: More Than 50,000 Doctors, Paramedical Personnel Join Rally In Rajasthan, Doctors Observe Black Day Across India

Quack held for running fake Patanjali websites, duping patients

The Delhi police have arrested a 38-year-old web designer for allegedly creating fake websites of Patanjali Yogpeeth and duping people on the pretext of providing services, an official said on Saturday.

The accused has been identified as a resident of Laxmi Nagar in Delhi.

According to police, a complaint was received at Dwarka Cyber police station where the victim alleged that he was searching for treatment for his wife on the internet and found a mobile number.

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Quack Held For Running Fake Patanjali Websites, Duping Patients

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