Health Bulletin 21/ August/ 2024 - Video
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Overview
Here are the top health stories for the day:
RG Kar doctor case: Who is Dr. Sandeep Ghosh? ex-colleagues raise several allegations
The former principal of Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh who has been making rounds at the doors of CBI for interrogation is at the centre of controversy after allegations of his being involved with several illegal activities came to light following the brutal rape and murder of a postgraduate student.
The term 'running Mafia-like operation' to define the illegal activities allegedly run by the former principal during his tenure at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has become popular in the past few days after his former colleagues decided to come forward with accusations against him.
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1st-year PGIMS BDS student alleges 7 months of assault by MD student; accused arrested
Amid the nationwide outrage and protest against the rape-murder of a Kolkata doctor, a shocking incident of assault has been reported from Rohtak where a first-year BDS student of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) was allegedly physically assaulted and harassed for the past 7 months by a resident doctor of MD Anatomy first year.
According to the student's statement, the accused doctor was stalking her and persistently pressured her to enter into a relationship. However, when she refused, the alleged assault, harassment and torture began. Although the alleged harassment started 7 months ago, it came to light when she shared a note on social media revealing her disturbing and traumatic experience that took place on August 16 and 17.
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NPPA sets retail prices of 70 formulations
Through a recent notice, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, the Government of India, has fixed retail prices of 70 formulations under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013.
This came in line with the decision of the 125th Authority meeting dated 25.07.2024 where the authority discussed new drug applications for price fixations under para 5 and para 15 of DPCO 2013.
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Centre: AB-PMJAY provides free hospital care to 7.4 crore patients
As of June 30, 2024, the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) has authorized 7.37 crore hospital admissions totalling ₹1 lakh crore, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Health. The scheme is active across 33 states and Union Territories.
According to an IANS report, the leading states in which Ayushman cards have been created under the PMJAY scheme include Madhya Pradesh with 402.5 lakh cards, Maharashtra (280 lakh), Karnataka (171.5 lakh) Jammu and Kashmir (85.9 lakh), Telangana (82.5 lakh), Tamil Nadu (73.6 lakh) and Meghalaya (19.76 lakh).
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With a graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication from Amity University, Yakshi Chugh embarked on a journey to explore the dynamic intersection of media and healthcare. In 2024, she joined Medical Dialogues, driven by a passion to enhance healthcare journalism and deliver insightful, impactful content to readers.