Health Bulletin 08/April/2026 - Video
Overview
Here are the top health stories for the day:
Over 2,300 CPS Doctors Face Uncertainty Amid Exam Delays, NMC Urged to Act
Highlighting the issue of more than 2,300 CPS resident doctors, who are still waiting for their final exit examinations, a doctors' body has written to the National Medical Commission (NMC), requesting its intervention in the matter.
In a letter addressed to the Chairperson of the Apex Medical Commission, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has pointed out that the resident doctors who pursued their postgraduate medical courses from the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS) are waiting for the exams for more than one year.
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Over 2,300 CPS doctors in limbo as exams delayed, NMC intervention urged
SC Quashes Criminal Proceedings Against Paediatric Surgeon in Toddler's Orchidectomy Case
Granting relief to a paediatric surgeon who performed an orchidectomy on a toddler, the Supreme Court quashed the criminal proceedings against the doctor. The apex court observed that no malice could be attributed to the doctor and that the procedure adopted by the doctor was one of the alternatives recognised to meet such a medical exigency.
The child’s father had alleged that he had consented only to orchidopexy for his son’s undescended testicle; however, the surgeon performed an orchidectomy (removal of the testicle) without consent and later manipulated the consent form.
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Vacant Medical Seat Due to Fraud Must Go to Next Eligible Candidate: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that medical seats vacated due to fraud must be allotted to the next eligible candidate in the merit list, ensuring no seat goes unused. Delivering the judgment on April 6, 2026, the bench led by Justice J.K. Maheshwari emphasized that medical seats are a “national resource” and cannot be wasted, according to Reliable Study media report.
The Court clarified that allowing such seats to remain vacant would unfairly penalize deserving candidates and indirectly benefit fraudulent actions, undermining the integrity of competitive exams like NEET-UG.
The ruling places responsibility on counselling authorities, including the Medical Counselling Committee, to promptly reallocate such seats based on merit. It reinforces transparency, discourages malpractice, and ensures optimal utilization of limited medical seats amid ongoing doctor shortages. The decision also highlights the need for stronger fraud detection and efficient counselling coordination, ensuring that deserving students are not deprived of opportunities due to irregularities in the admission process.
Karnataka Government Warns Hospitals of Legal Action for Failing to Report Minor Pregnancies
Taking a significant step to ensure the safety of minors, the Karnataka Government has issued new directives mandating all hospitals in the state to report cases of pregnancy involving girls under 18 years of age, enabling the initiation of criminal action under the Protection of Children against Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.
As per the instructions issued by the director of the state Health and Family Welfare Department on April 1, any case of pregnancy involving a minor that is recorded at a private hospital must be reported without delay. The attending doctor is obligated to promptly notify the nearest Special Juvenile Justice Police Unit or the local police station, reports The Indian Express.
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Hospitals to face legal action for failing to report minor pregnancies: Karnataka Govt
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