Health Bulletin 01/ March/ 2025 - Video

Published On 2025-03-01T17:50:51+05:30 | Updated On 1 March 2025 5:50 PM IST

Overview

Here are the top health news for the day:

Non-Registration of FIR of doctor: HC slams Delhi Police, upholds Rs 50,000 fine

The Delhi High Court recently upheld the National Human Rights Commission's (NHRC) order directing the Delhi Police Commissioner to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to a senior doctor for not registering an FIR regarding a complaint involving instances of violence against him.

Earlier, the NHRC on 27.09.2023 had recommended that the Commissioner release Rs 50,000 compensation to the doctor. Following this, the order was challenged by the Police Commissioner before the Delhi High Court.

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Violence against doctors- HC slams Delhi Police Commissioner for non-registration of FIR of doctor, upholds Rs 50,000 fine

CAG report exposes critical gaps in Delhi's healthcare system, highlights key deficiencies

The audit report on the Delhi Government's "Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services", prepared by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, revealed shocking gaps in Delhi's healthcare facilities.

This being the second CAG report, has reviewed the status of government hospitals, mohalla clinics, and other health facilities of the Delhi Government. The availability of machines in government hospitals, supply of medicines, number of doctors and nurses, and facilities provided to the patients have also been assessed in the CAG report.

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Delhi Healthcare- Here are 7 shortcomings listed by CAG report

HC directs GMC Jalna to restore admission of PwD MBBS aspirant

Coming to the rescue of a medical aspirant suffering from multiple disabilities, who was declared ineligible for MBBS admission, the Bombay High Court has ordered the Government Medical College, Jalna to create a supernumerary seat for the candidate to ensure his admission to the MBBS course.

The HC bench comprising Justices AS Chandurkar and MM Sathaye held that based on the quantification of the petitioner's disability vide the Certificate dated 6th August 2024, coupled with the assessment of his functional competency to pursue the medical course as opined by the Disability Board on 23rd October 2024, the petitioner was entitled to pursue medical education by seeking the benefit of PwD reservation.

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HC Relief to PwD MBBS Aspirant- GMC Jalna told to restore admission

Woman doctor found dead under mysterious circumstances

In an unfortunate incident, a clinical associate of the Ladies Clinic and Nursing Home, Cuttack, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling at her residence in Daraghabazar in Cuttack, Odisha.

A preliminary report from the police investigation indicates that the doctor identified as Dr Alaka Rath was suffering from mental distress for a considerable time. Therefore, it is suspected that this may have led her to take her own life. However, the police have yet to confirm the cause behind this tragic incident.

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Facing mental health issues, Woman doctor allegedly commits suicide

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Yakshi Chugh

With a graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Yakshi Chugh embarked on a journey to explore the dynamic intersection of media and healthcare. In 2024, she joined Medical Dialogues, driven by a passion to enhance healthcare journalism and deliver insightful, impactful content to readers.