Health Bulletin 11/ July/ 2024 - Video
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Here are the top health stories for the day:
Delhi HC upholds FSSAI regulation to increase warning size on pan masala packs
The Delhi High Court upheld the FSSAI regulation enhancing the statutory warning size on pan masala packages from 3mm to 50% of the front-of-pack label. The decision came after Dharampal Satyapal Limited, manufacturers of Rajnigandha, Tansen, and Mastaba, challenged the regulation, claiming it was beyond the authority granted by the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
The court, led by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora, dismissed the plea, stating that the regulation met the test of proportionality and did not disproportionately impact the petitioners' rights.
Mysterious illness in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka: Villagers complain of swollen legs, body ache
A mysterious illness has gripped the village of Devagondanahalli in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district, causing widespread suffering among residents. Over the past one and a half months, villagers have experienced swollen legs, severe body aches, fever, and joint pain, rendering many bedridden and unable to perform daily tasks.
Despite frequent visits to government and private hospitals, no conclusive diagnosis or effective treatment has been found, and symptoms persist despite rest.
IMA challenges Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita over medical negligence provision
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has expressed significant concerns over the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and its provisions related to medical negligence. Official sources clarified that the punishment for causing death by negligence remains unchanged under the new law.
The controversy centers around Section 106(1) of the BNS, which stipulates a two-year imprisonment for medical practitioners convicted of causing death by negligence during medical procedures. This mirrors the previous Indian Penal Code (IPC) provision under Section 304A.
NMC imposes penalties on 27 Karnataka medical colleges, 5 Institutes fined Rs 15 lakh each
Bengaluru: Taking serious cognizance of poor infrastructure and deficiencies in facilities, at least 27 medical colleges across the state of Karnataka, including several government institutions, have been penalised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), suggests a recent report by Deccan Herald.
Meanwhile, the data obtained from the Department of Medical Education, Karnataka, reveals that a shortage of faculty members is a prevalent issue among these colleges. Even long-established institutions face similar problems as newer ones.
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NMC Slaps Penalty On 27 Karnataka Medical Colleges, 5 Institutes Fined Rs 15 Lakh Each
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