Health Bulletin 24/July/ 2025 - Video
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NMC draft removes Rs 2.5 lakh fee for medical qualification recognition, seeks comments
Releasing the Draft amendment to the National Medical Commission (Recognition of Medical Qualification) Regulations, 2023, the Apex Medical Commission has proposed removing the existing Rs 2.5 lakh application fee for the recognition of a doctor's medical qualification.
In the official Gazette dated 16.07.2025, NMC released the draft regulations to further amend "National Medical Commission (Recognition of Medical Qualification) Regulations, 2023". The Commission mentioned that these regulations, titled "National Medical Commission (Recognition of Medical Qualification) Regulations (Amendment), 2025", shall come into force from the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that NMC had published the final National Medical Commission (Recognition of Medical Qualification) Regulations, 2023, in the official Gazette dated 29.12.2023 to bring uniformity in the matter of recognition of medical qualifications.
These regulations include a comprehensive list of recognised medical qualifications in India, and they also specify the procedure for the inclusion of new medical qualifications and the issue of withdrawal of recognition of a qualification.
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NMC draft scraps Rs 2.5 lakh fee for medical qualification recognition, invites comments
NMC cancels 250 MBBS seats in Gujarat, Kalol's Medical College loses all seats
In a major setback to Gujarat, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has slashed 250 MBBS seats in three medical colleges across the State.
Ahmedabad Mirror has reported that the Commission has reduced the MBBS intakes in these three medical colleges after finding serious irregularities during recent inspections. The Commission reportedly noted issues including lack of infrastructure, shortage of faculty, and mismanagement.
The Commission's decision to reduce MBBS seat intake in these three medical colleges was reflected in the MBBS seat matrix recently published by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that MCC officially released the tentative list of medical colleges and MBBS seat matrix for NEET 2025 counselling. According to the notification, altogether 775 medical colleges across 35 States and Union Territories will participate in the undergraduate medical admission process this year.
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NMC cancels 250 MBBS seats in Gujarat, Kalol's Medical College faces total seat wipeout
Caught on camera: GMC Srinagar 3rd year PG medico assaulted by patient's kin
Sources told Medical Dialogues that the doctor, originally from Bihar, is physically handicapped, and the impact of the slap was so severe that he almost collapsed on the ground after being hit.
The incident took place on Tuesday when a patient was brought to the emergency department of GMC Srinagar by an attendant. At the time of arrival, the patient’s blood pressure and pulse were unrecordable. Despite doctors performing CPR and making every possible effort, the patient could not be revived. Later, the attendant returned to the ward and physically assaulted one of the doctors involved in the treatment.
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Caught on camera: GMC Srinagar 3rd year PG medico slapped by patient's attendant
Newborn dies after C-section at Khanna Civil Hospital, Gynaecologist under scanner
In an alleged case of medical negligence, a newborn passed away following a C-section delivery at Khanna Civil Hospital, while the mother remains in critical condition. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted a formal inquiry into the role of the gynaecologist, who was reportedly absent during the emergency without prior notice.
The patient, who had been receiving prenatal care at the hospital for the past nine months, was brought in by her family around 8:00 PM in active labour. Despite her long-term treatment at the facility, she was suddenly referred to another hospital during delivery.
The family alleged that the emergency doctor consulted a gynaecologist over the phone, who advised referring the patient to Patiala, rather than coming to the hospital to examine her in person.
According to Hindustan Times, the family, shocked by the sudden referral, strongly opposed the decision. “We’ve been coming here for nine months, and now, when it’s time for delivery, they send us away?” a family member questioned. The situation caught the attention of local Akali Dal leader Yadvinder Singh Yadu, who immediately alerted the hospital’s senior medical officer (SMO), Dr Maninder Singh Bhasin.
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Newborn dies after C-section at Khanna Civil Hospital, Gynaecologist faces inquiry
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