Health Bulletin 09/ October/ 2024 - Video

Published On 2024-10-09T17:31:14+05:30 | Updated On 9 Oct 2024 5:31 PM IST

Overview

Here are the top health news for the day:

Telangana State Medical Council files 300 FIRs against quacks

In a decisive move aimed at safeguarding public health, the Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) has taken proactive steps by filing nearly 300 FIRs against quacks who are running clinics and attending patients without any proper medical degree.

TSMC has clarified that no person without any medical degree will be allowed to practice allopathy and such unauthorized clinics or private practices will be strictly prohibited. The council has also planned raids on the premises of such establishments.

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300 FIRs filed against quacks by Telangana State Medical Council

Father files FIR alleging murder in suspicious death of UP MBBS student

After the death of a second-year MBBS student of Varun Arjun Medical College who was found dead lying in a pool of blood on the campus under suspicious circumstances, the father of the deceased student alleged murder and filed a First Information Report (FIR).

According to the police, the deceased student's father in his complaint said that he suspects that his son was killed and the body was thrown behind the hostel later. He said that there were injury marks on his son's body and when he reached the college the administration was uncooperative.

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UP MBBS student suspicious death: Father alleges murder, files FIR

NMC approves 68 new PG medical seats at 4 Maharashtra institutes; more expected soon

Bringing good news to the postgraduate medical aspirants in Maharashtra, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has granted its permission for 68 new postgraduate medical seats.

These seats have been added in four existing colleges for the academic year 2024-2025, and new seats are likely to be added as more approvals are in the pipeline, Indian Express has reported.

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NMC Permission to 68 New PG Medical Seats at 4 institutes in Maharashtra, More Expected

PGI violence: Residents block emergency services after assault on doctors

Emergency services at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) were stalled for around three hours after patient's attendants assaulted the doctors at the facility.

Following the incident, the resident doctors went on strike and announced cease work from 8 pm till around 11.30 pm yesterday. Later, the protest was called off after the Director of PGI Prof Vivek Lal visited the doctors.

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Violence at PGI! Residents Shut emergency services after assault on doctors

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Dr. Bhumika Maikhuri

BDS, MDS

Dr Bhumika Maikhuri is a Consultant Orthodontist at Sanjeevan Hospital, Delhi. She is also working as a Correspondent and a Medical Writer at Medical Dialogues. She completed her BDS from Dr D Y patil dental college and MDS from Kalinga institute of dental sciences. Apart from dentistry, she has a strong research and scientific writing acumen. At Medical Dialogues, She focusses on medical news, dental news, dental FAQ and medical writing etc.