Health Bulletin 07/April/2026 - Video
Overview
Here are the top health stories for the day:
8 Additional Super Specialty Seats Approved by NMC in 5 Colleges After Appeals
8 additional super speciality seats across five medical colleges have been approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the academic year 2025-26, following decisions taken by its First Appeal Committee.
This comes right after the Medical Assessment & Rating Board (MARB) of NMC approved 49 additional DM and MCh seats in other institutes after reviewing their appeals on March 30, 2026.
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NMC nod to 8 more Super speciality seats in 5 medical colleges after appeals
CBI Registers FIR Against Doctors, Hospitals in ECHS Fraud Over Fake Bills
In a major crackdown, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unearthed a multi-crore fraud involving fraudulent medical reimbursement claims under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
As per an HT report, the agency has registered an FIR against the two directors of Manthan Health Care, along with Dharam Hospital, Kare Partner Heart Centre, and several other individuals. The role of unknown ECHS officials is also under the scrutiny.
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Fake bills, forged documents: CBI registers FIR against doctors, hospitals in ECHS fraud
Doctor Quits Hours After Joining Hospital, Alleges Inflated ICU Stays
A young doctor quit a reputed private hospital within hours on her first day, alleging unethical practices aimed at boosting revenue. In a viral video, she claimed the hospital’s owner, a senior gynaecologist, instructed staff to admit nearly all patients regardless of need and prolong ICU stays unnecessarily to inflate bills. The doctor said she was hired as a physician in name only, while treatment decisions were controlled entirely by the owner. Disturbed by the approach, she refused to participate in practices that could harm patients and compromise medical ethics.
The incident sparked mixed reactions online. While many users said such practices reflect a broader issue in private healthcare, others cautioned against generalising based on an unverified claim, reports Financial Express.
Some compared the situation to the movie Gabbar Is Back, highlighting ongoing concerns about profiteering in healthcare. The doctor emphasized that no salary was worth risking patient safety, choosing to prioritise professional integrity over financial gain.
PGI Neurosurgeon Loses Rs 1.10 Crore in Fraud Linked to Trading App
In a shocking incident, a 33-year-old neurosurgeon from the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has reportedly lost Rs 1.10 crore in a sophisticated online trading fraud.
According to a complaint filed at the Sector 17 cyber crime police station, the doctor, a resident of Sector 38-C, was introduced to the scheme via a WhatsApp group named “Po8-5 Paisa Wealth Horizon” in January 2026. The group, reportedly consisting of around 250 members, was allegedly run by individuals posing as investment advisors who persuaded the doctor to open a trading account on the mobile app “5-P.”
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