Health Bulletin 10/ March/ 2025 - Video

Published On 2025-03-10T17:26:10+05:30 | Updated On 10 March 2025 5:28 PM IST

Overview

Here are the top health news for the day:

CCI clears hospital in false advertising, misrepresentation case

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint filed against Victor Hospital, Margao, Goa, regarding allegations of misleading consumers by employing an unregistered surgeon and engaging in anti-competitive practices.

Presiding over the case, Ravneet Kaur, Chairperson; Sweta Kakkad, Member; Deepak Anurag, Member clarified that the allegations against Victor Hospital did not raise concerns under competition law. The commission stated that misleading consumers by misrepresenting a surgeon’s qualifications and engaging in false advertising, while serious, do not amount to anti-competitive behaviour under the Competition Act, 2002. It was noted that such issues should be dealt with by medical regulatory bodies rather than the CCI.

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False Advertising, misrepresentation: CCI Clears Hospital In Unregistered Surgeon Row

CAG report highlights gaps in Rajasthan healthcare, shortage of doctors

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India's audit of Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services in Rajasthan revealed that neither the composition nor the functioning of the Rajasthan Medical Council was in accordance with the requirements of the Rajasthan Medical Act. In this regard, the CAG report called for the State Government's action to monitor the functioning of the State Medical Council to ensure effective regulation by the body.

The Performance Audit, covering the period between 2016-2022, assessed the healthcare services provided in the State of Rajasthan.

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From State Medical Council Functioning to Doctor Shortage: CAG report flags gaps in Rajasthan Healthcare, Check out key takeaways

Uttar Pradesh to increase 1,007 PG Medical Seats

In major news for students intending to use PG medical courses in Uttar Pradesh, 1,007 postgraduate medical (MD, MS) seats will be increased in the medical institutions of the state.

After the increase of these seats, the total number of postgraduate medical seats in the state will reach 5,035.

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UP to Add 1,007 more PG Medical Seats

Karnataka to set up NIMHANS-modelled institutes in Mysuru, Kalaburagi

After a long wait, Karnataka is set to establish two institutes modelled on the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Mysore and Kalaburagi. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the development during the state budget session on Friday.

The Institutes will be developed at a cost of ₹100 crore in Mysuru and Kalaburagi. The NIMHANS institute in Mysore will be set up at at Mysore Medical College and Research Institute (MMCRI), which is under the Department of Medical Education (DME).

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NIMHANS-Modelled Institutes to be set up in Mysuru, Kalaburagi at Rs 100 Crore

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