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Health Bulletin 1/ March/ 2024 - Video

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Here are the top health news for the day:

NEET UG 2024: New website, revised application fee to tie-breaking policy

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially kicked off the application process for the NEET UG, introducing several key changes that applicants need to be aware of. As the gateway to medical education in India, the NEET UG examination's updates are crucial for aspiring medical students.


AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal convicted in doctor’s suicide case
A Delhi court, on a recent Wednesday, found AAP MLA Prakash Jarwal and his associate Kapil Nagar guilty in a case of abetment to suicide related to the death of a doctor from South Delhi in 2020. The judgment was passed by Special Judge MK Nagpal, who concluded that the evidence against Jarwal and Nagar was consistent and convincing, convicting them under various sections of the Indian Penal Code including abetment of suicide, criminal conspiracy, criminal intimidation, and extortion.
Despite many witnesses, including the victim's family, retracting their statements, possibly out of fear, the court established guilt. The case centered around Dr. Rajender Singh, 52, who took his life, leaving behind a note accusing Jarwal and Nagar of extortion and harassment linked to his water supply business, contributing to his decision to commit suicide.

Amit Shah Inaugurates Swaminarayan Institute Of Medical Science in Gujarat

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah inaugurated 'Swaminarayan Institute of Medical Science and Research' of Shri Swaminarayan Vishwamangal Gurukul at Kalol in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. On this occasion, Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel and many dignitaries were present.

Addressing the inaugural programme, Shri Amit Shah lauded the Swaminarayan sect and said that Lord Swaminarayan made Gujarat Karmabhoomi, established nine temples and a great tradition. He said that the Swaminarayan sect freed crores of people from addiction, promoted the values ​​of devotion in every home, and taught them how to live a smooth life. Shri Shah said the Swaminarayan sect started setting up Gurukuls across Gujarat since the 1960s.

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Supreme Court's ultimatum: Standardize private hospital fees or face CGHS rate enforcement

The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Union Government for its failure to specify a range of rates for availing services at private hospitals and clinical establishments.

Even though Rule 9 of the Clinical Establishment (Central Government) Rules, 2012 mandates that the Government shall determine the rate of fee chargeable from the patients at private hospitals and clinical establishments, it has not been enforced till now.

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Roshni Dhar

Roshni Dhar, a Mass com graduate with a soft corner for health happenings, joined Medical Dialogues as a news anchor in 2021. Inspired by her mother who is a gynaecologist, she likes to keep herself and the world updated on the occurring in the medical field. She covers various aspects of health news for MDTV at Medical Dialogues. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in. Contact no. 011-43720751
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