Health Bulletin 20/ July/ 2024 - Video
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Overview
Here are the top health stories for the day:
Company fined for 'Spiked' protein powder, man to get Rs 1 lakh
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Mumbai has ordered a company to pay Rs 1.1 lakh to Rahul Shekhawat, a fitness enthusiast from Powai, Mumbai. Shekhawat discovered that the protein powder he purchased online contained high levels of sugar and carbohydrates, contrary to its advertised claims. He bought the product for Rs 1,599 in February last year, which was marketed as having "100% performance" with "24 grams of high-quality protein and no added sugar."
Suspecting the product's quality, Shekhawat contacted the company, which reassured him of its health benefits and provided a lab report. Dissatisfied, Shekhawat independently tested the product, revealing it contained 9.60 grams of sugar per 100 grams, contradicting the zero-sugar claim on the label. After the company failed to respond to his notice, Shekhawat filed a complaint with the consumer forum.
AFMS imposes Rs 57.5 lakh bond for MD, MS, DNB, and Rs 52.5 lakh for MDS courses this year
Candidates joining postgraduate medical courses such as MD/MS/DNB courses at the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) institutes will have to execute a bond at the time of PG medical admission for the session 2024-2027, agreeing to pay Rs 57,50,000 in case they are unwilling to join AFMS when offered a commission and undergo five years of compulsory service after completion of the course.
In case of admission to postgraduate dental courses, the MDS candidates will have to execute a bond amount of Rs 52,50,000 at the time of their admission for the session 2024-2027.
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Supreme Court questions NMC, Centre, MCC on NEET SS cancellation in 2024
The Supreme Court has sought the response of the National Medical Commission (NMC), the Union Government, and the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on a plea challenging the decision of the authorities to not hold the National Eligibility-and-Entrance Test Superspeciality (NEET-SS) exam for 2024.
A group of thirteen doctors filed the plea before the Apex Court under Article 32 of the Constitution. Agreeing to consider the matter, the Apex Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra today i.e. July 19 issued notice on the plea to the Union Government, MCC and NMC.
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NO admission to PG medical courses run by CPS Mumbai: NMC to health ministry
Reiterating its stand regarding the PG medical courses run by the College of Physicians and Surgeons (CPS) Mumbai, the National Medical Commission (NMC) recently urged the Union Health Ministry to ban those courses. The Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) recently wrote to the Union Health Secretary in this regard and opined that "there should be no admission to the PG medical courses run by CPS, Mumbai in the State of Maharashtra as well as other States/UTs."
Defending its opinion, the Commission referred to the inspection conducted at the CPS institutes by the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC), which had earlier concluded that admitting students to such institutes would be detrimental to the career of the students and would also affect the health system.
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Anshika Mishra is a dedicated scholar pursuing a Masters in Biotechnology, driven by a profound passion for exploring the intersection of science and healthcare. Having embarked on this academic journey with a passion to make meaningful contributions to the medical field, Anshika joined Medical Dialogues in 2023 to further delve into the realms of healthcare journalism.