Health Bulletin 07/ September/ 2024 - Video

Published On 2024-09-07T16:56:40+05:30 | Updated On 7 Sept 2024 4:56 PM IST

Overview

Here are top stories for the day:

NMC withdraws CBME 2024 MBBS curriculum, revised guidelines to be released soon

Amidst the allegations terming the new MBBS curriculum being 'queerphobic' and 'non-inclusive', the Undergraduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has "withdrawn and cancelled" the Competency-Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) Guidelines, 2024 with immediate effect.

Issuing a notice in this regard on 05.09.2024, the UG Board of the Apex Medical Commission further clarified that these guidelines would be revised and uploaded later.

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NMC Withdraws new MBBS curriculum CBME 2024 Guidelines, revised framework soon

Govt doctors oppose juniors being appointed as HoDs at Tiruvannamalai Medical College

The Government doctors in Tamil Nadu are upset over the Dean of Tiruvannamalai Medical College's recent decision to appoint junior doctors with less experience in service as the heads of the departments.

Claiming these appointments were against the rules, the doctors have urged the authorities to immediately cancel those appointments.

This comes after the Dean of the concerned medical college reportedly appointed four professors, who are juniors in service, as the HoDs.

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Juniors Appointed HoDs at Tiruvannamalai Medical College! Govt Doctors Oppose Move

ED raids the residence of former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh

In light of serious financial irregularities allegations against the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Sandip Ghosh, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) carried out raids at his residence among other places in Kolkata.

During the raid, the ED uncovered a huge two-story luxurious villa belonging to Sandip Ghosh and his wife in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. The villa is like a frame house built three years ago on a two-bigha plot in Canning.

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ED raids Ex-RG Kar Principal Sandip Ghosh's residence over financial irregularities

Maharashtra to charge private hospitals for biomedical waste based on bed count

The Maharashtra government has announced a new policy designed to boost environmental sustainability and enhance public health safety. This initiative is set to be implemented in the coming months, this initiative represents a significant step towards more accountable and effective management of biomedical waste across the state.

Under this policy, private hospitals will be required to cover the costs of biomedical waste management following the number of beds they operate. This fee structure, which will be in place for three years, was introduced following a policy change in 2016. The policy mandates that hospitals contribute financially towards the management of their biomedical waste, a move that was met with opposition from the hospital sector. The Union Minister of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change has endorsed this policy as a measure to ensure better waste management and environmental protection.

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Maharashtra to charge private hospitals for biomedical waste based on bed count

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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.