Health Bulletin 22/May/2026 - Video
Overview
Here are the top health stories for the day:
NEET Paper Leak Investigation Takes Dramatic Turn as Former Whistleblower Arrested
In a dramatic twist to the NEET UG 2026 paper leak investigation, chemistry teacher popularly known as “M Sir”, has been arrested by the CBI for his alleged role in the scandal. The arrest has stunned students across Maharashtra because just two years ago, HE had publicly positioned himself as a voice for NEET aspirants during the 2024 paper leak controversy.
A resurfaced video from 2024 shows him demanding justice for students and claiming that a “grave injustice” had been inflicted upon children preparing for NEET. In the video, he announced that he had filed a PIL before the Aurangabad Bench of the Bombay High Court seeking action over alleged irregularities in NEET 2024, reports NDTV.
The CBI arrested 'M Sir' after allegedly recovering a leaked NEET UG 2026 question paper from his mobile phone during searches at his premises. Founder of Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC), he has built a massive coaching network across Maharashtra, with nearly 40,000 students enrolling annually. Known for his chemistry notes and competitive exam coaching, “M Sir” had gained a strong social media following and was widely regarded as a mentor figure among NEET and JEE aspirants before his arrest shocked the education community.
NEET 2026 Leak Probe Uncovers Handwritten 60-Page ‘Guess Paper’ PDF: Report
The investigation into the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak revealed a shocking emergence of a handwritten 'guess paper' that was circulated before the exam and is now being examined by investigators.
According to details reported by India Today, the material in question was a handwritten set of Chemistry questions and answers compiled into a 60-page PDF. This document is believed to have been shared through multiple channels before the examination.
For more details, check out the full story on the link below:
NEET 2026 paper leak probe- Handwritten 60-page PDF 'guess paper' uncovered: Report
Bihar Medical College Faces Probe Over Suspected NEET PG Admission Manipulation
The Madhubani Medical College, Bihar, is facing allegations of a massive scam involving NRI Quota admissions and organised seat blocking in the NEET PG admission for the 2025-2026 session.
Claiming that meritorious students are being robbed of their rightful seats due to a "money-for-seat" scandal, a complaint has been filed before the State Government authorities, including the Directorate of Medical Education, Bihar, and the Secretary of the National Medical Commission (NMC).
However, despite being aware of the issue, no action has been taken in this regard, the complainant has alleged.
For more details, check out the full story on the link below:
NEET PG admission scam? Complaint to NMC, DME flags seat blocking at Bihar's medical college
Global Mental Disorders Rise Sharply, Nearly 1.2 Billion Affected: Study
Mental health disorders are rising at an alarming pace globally, with a new study published in The Lancet revealing that nearly 1.2 billion people were living with mental disorders in 2023 — a staggering 95.5% increase since 1990. Anxiety and depression recorded the sharpest rise, increasing by 158% and 131% respectively, making them the most common mental health conditions worldwide. The study, based on data from the Global Burden of Diseases project covering 204 countries, warned that the world may be entering an even more concerning phase of worsening mental health burden. Researchers also found that mental disorders are increasingly affecting younger age groups, especially adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 19 years.
Experts said the COVID-19 pandemic further intensified the crisis, with depression rates remaining above pre-pandemic levels and anxiety continuing to stay high through 2023. Factors such as economic instability, social isolation, conflict, climate stress, discrimination, trauma and lack of affordable healthcare are believed to be driving the rise. The report also highlighted that mental health services have failed to expand proportionately despite the growing burden. Researchers stressed the urgent need for stronger public health policies, better access to mental healthcare, and greater global investment in mental health support systems.
REFERENCE: Santomauro D, Miller P, Shadid J et al.; Updated trends in the global prevalence and burden of mental disorders, 1990–2023: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023; The Lancet; DOI: 10.1016/S0140-6736(26)00519-2
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