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Health Bulletin 25/ December/ 2024 - Video

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Overview

Here are the top health news for the day:

Latur doctor held for murdering Hospital Security Guard

A doctor from Maharashtra's Latur, accused of murdering a security guard at his hospital, was arrested in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Monday after being on the run for several days, police said.

According to the PTI report, the doctor, Pramod Ghuge, and his nephew Aniket Munde were booked after the victim, Balu Bharat Dongre, employed as a security guard at the absconding physician's hospital in Latur, died on December 12 and his family alleged murder, said police.

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Pharma company faces UCPMP probe over Rs 1.91 Crore spent on Doctors' Travel

In a first-of-its-kind case under the Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024, the Apex Committee for Pharma Marketing Practices has issued a reprimand against AbbVie Healthcare India Private Ltd, a subsidiary of US-based AbbVie Inc., for unethical marketing practices. The company was allegedly found guilty of sponsoring international trips for nearly Rs 1.91 crore for 30 Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) under the pretense of professional development, contravening the UCPMP guidelines.

The case began with an anonymous complaint submitted to the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) on May 21, 2024. The complaint, supported by internal company documents, alleged that AbbVie provided foreign travel and accommodation for 30 doctors attending the Aesthetics & Anti-Aging Medicine World Congress 2024 held in Monaco (February 1–3, 2024) and Paris (March 26–29, 2024). The alleged expenses totaled Rs 1.91 crore, covering flights and hotel stays.

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Telangana Medical Council files 400 FIRs against quacks
The Telangana State Medical Council (TSMC) has launched a concerted effort to combat quackery, marking the first time in the state that legal action has been taken against individuals practising allopathy without an MBBS degree. The TSMC, in collaboration with the Telangana State Drug Control Administration (TSDCA), has filed 400 FIRs over the past year against such quacks, and has served notices on 40 doctors suspected of aiding them. This initiative is a significant step in addressing the growing threat to public health posed by unauthorized practitioners masquerading as Rural Medical Practitioners (RMPs).
In addition to tackling quackery, the TSMC has implemented reforms to reduce the financial burden on doctors. Over the last year, the Council has cut registration and renewal fees by 50%, and senior doctors above 65 have been exempted from renewal fees. The TSMC has also partnered with the National Medical Commission (NMC) to conduct training workshops for professors in government medical colleges on misconduct and appeals.
Telangana Govt doctors protest over Removal of Jagtial Hospital Superintendent

A black-badge protest was recently organised by the Telangana Teaching Government Doctors Association (TTGDA) where doctors from several government medical colleges in the state participated to protest against the removal of Jagtial Government General Hospital Superintendent Dr L Ramulu from his position over allegations of dereliction of duty.

Condemning the humiliation against the senior doctor, the association called the move “baseless and outrageous,” highlighting that such treatment given to a senior doctor was unacceptable. It clarified that Dr Ramulu was not managing his position by choice but was managing responsibilities in the absence of the additional DME.

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Yakshi Chugh

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.
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