Health Bulletin 13/ March/ 2025 - Video
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Here are the top health news for the day:
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has flagged serious lapses in the composition and functioning of the Rajasthan Medical Council (RMC), stating that it has not been operating as per the requirements of the Rajasthan Medical Act, 1952.
The report raises concerns over missing appointments, absenteeism, and a lack of adherence to statutory provisions, all of which have significantly impacted the council’s regulatory role.
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In a major boost to medical education, the Rajasthan Government has increased 1727 seats for senior resident doctors. The Medical Education Department has increased these seats following the demands from the senior residents in this regard, TOI has reported.
While previously, around 3,500 such seats were available across different medical departments across the State, now another 1,727 new seats have been added after a video conference of medical education department officials with the department heads of all medical colleges.
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Karnataka is set for a major healthcare overhaul as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced the establishment of three new medical colleges in Bagalkot, Kolar, and Puttur while presenting the Health Budget 2025. The budget emphasizes infrastructural expansion, including the construction of state-of-the-art hospitals, modular operation theatres, and specialized healthcare facilities across the state. With Rs 873 crore allocated for healthcare development in Kalyana Karnataka and ₹320 crore earmarked for maternal mortality prevention, the state aims to strengthen medical education and improve access to quality healthcare services.
The intake capacity for the MBBS seats is going to be increased in the State of Karnataka as three new medical colleges are going to be set up in Bagalkot, Kolar and Puttur, stated the Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah who presented the 16th Budget which among many announcements focused on infrastructural development, the establishment of new medical colleges, and expansion of the medical education sector.
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The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the appointment of a sufficient number of permanent dialysis technicians in government hospitals across the state. The Court noted that matters related to the creation of new posts and recruitment are within the government's policy jurisdiction.
The petition was filed by activist C. Anand Raj of Madurai in 2024, who raised concerns over the quality of dialysis treatment provided in government hospitals.
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