Health Bulletin 25/June/2026 - Video
Overview
Here are the top health stories for the day:
Prime Minister Hails Successful NEET Re-Exam, Highlights Whole-of-Government Approach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently praised the coordinated efforts of various government departments in ensuring the smooth conduct of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, using it as an example of the effectiveness of a 'whole-of-government' approach during a meeting of the Union Cabinet.
According to sources, the Prime Minister emphasised the importance of seamless collaboration among ministries and departments while addressing complex national challenges. Referring to the successful conduct of the NEET re-test, he reportedly said that coordinated action across government agencies serves as a guarantee for overcoming difficulties and delivering results efficiently.
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NEET retest success shows power of 'whole of govt' approach: PM Modi
NEET-SS: Supreme Court Favours Lower Cut-Off Percentile for Government Doctors
The Supreme Court on June 24, 2026, issued notice on a plea seeking to prevent the Tamil Nadu government from surrendering 152 vacant in-service super-speciality medical seats for the 2025-26 academic year to the All India Quota. Hearing the matter, a bench of Justices B. V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi sought responses from the authorities and orally observed that in-service government doctors deserve a lower qualifying cutoff because they balance medical service with academic training. Justice Nagarathna remarked that government doctors acquiring super-speciality skills ultimately strengthen public healthcare and benefit patients who cannot afford private hospitals.
The petition, filed by the Tamil Nadu Medical Officers Association, challenged the proposed transfer of vacant DM and M.Ch seats to the All India Quota before completion of counselling for in-service candidates. Senior Advocate P. Wilson argued that reducing the qualifying percentile and conducting further counselling rounds could allow eligible government doctors to fill these seats. The bench noted that in-service doctors form a distinct category and should not lose opportunities because they are simultaneously serving in public hospitals. The matter has been listed for further hearing on July 15, according to a Live Law report.
Kerala HC Halts NMC MBBS Fee Refund Rules Temporarily
A Single bench of the Kerala High Court recently stayed, for three months, the operation of a letter issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) directing medical colleges to refund MBBS fees collected from the students.
The medical colleges were reportedly collecting fees for an additional six-month period. NMC issued the direction to the institute on the grounds that the duration of the MBBS course is 4.5 years and not five years.
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