Health Bulletin 10/October/2025 - Video
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Here are the top health stories of the day:
RTI Reveals one in three Ventilators Non-Functional in Delhi Government Hospitals
Nearly one in three ventilators is currently non-functional across major hospitals in Delhi, including Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) and its associated Lok Nayak Hospital, revealed a Right to Information (RTI) application filed by India Today with Delhi's leading government hospitals.
The RTI findings submitted by Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh revealed that one-third of ventilators, one of the essential equipment, in leading government hospitals in Delhi are now lying defunct.
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One-third of ventilators in Delhi Govt Hospitals Non-Functional, reveals RTI
Court battles, seat approvals delays NEET PG 2025 counselling, say NMC and State officials
The Times of India has reported that the MCC, which is in charge of conducting the AIQ counselling, has informed the States that the regulatory authority, the National Medical Commission (NMC), has asked the committee to put the process on hold.
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Court battles, seat approvals behind NEET PG 2025 counselling delay, say NMC, State officials
Exam city choice for NEET, Other Entrance Tests to be scraped from 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a major change in exam centre allocation for NEET and other national-level entrance exams like JEE Main and CUET starting from the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates will no longer be allowed to choose preferred test cities; instead, exam centres will be assigned strictly based on the address listed on the candidate's Aadhaar card. This measure is aimed at enhancing transparency, curbing malpractice, and ensuring fairness by preventing impersonation and cheating. Under the new system, students from smaller towns and rural areas will be allocated centres near their Aadhaar-registered address, levelling the playing field for all.
However, students studying away from their permanent addresses are urged to update their Aadhaar details promptly to avoid travel difficulties, as no changes will be allowed once applications are submitted, reports India Today. In addition, NTA has tightened verification, requiring exact matches between Aadhaar details and Class 10 marksheets. Certificate consistency for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwD candidates will also be strictly enforced to avoid disqualification. This first applies to the January 2026 JEE Main, with NEET and other exams to follow.
MP Cough Syrup Case: Doctors Seek Central Probe, withdrawal of charges against paediatrician
Condemning the action taken against the Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP), the IMA on Wednesday said the root cause of this tragedy is the failure of quality control at the level of the manufacturer, and the subsequent failure of the regulatory system responsible for oversight.
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