Health Bulletin 25/September/2025 - Video
Overview
Here are the top health stories of the day:
Supreme Court Postpones NEET PG Transparency Hearing to September 26
The Supreme Court of India has once again postponed the hearing of a petition raising concerns about transparency in the National Eligibility and Postgraduate Entrance Test (NEET PG) exam for the academic year 2025.
The case was originally scheduled for a hearing in October, but was moved forward due to growing concerns about delays in counselling and procedural ambiguity. On this, the court had previously agreed to hear the case on September 4 and then on September 12.
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Supreme Court Postpones NEET PG Transparency Hearing to September 26
Over 10,000 MBBS and PG Medical Seats To be Added by 2028-29
In a major boost to medical education in India, the Union Cabinet has approved Phase-III of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme to add over 10,000 new medical seats, including 5023 MBBS and 5000 PG medical seats, in government-run medical institutes, by 2028-29.
With a total outlay of Rs 15,034.50 crore, the initiative will expand opportunities for aspiring doctors, ensure more specialists, and strengthen healthcare access in underserved regions.
According to the statement issued by the Centre, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Phase-Ill of the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) for strengthening and upgradation of existing State Government/ Central Government Medical Colleges/ Standalone PG Institutes/ Government Hospitals for increasing 5,000 PG seats and extension of the CSS for upgradation of existing government medical colleges for increasing 5,023 MBBS seats with an enhanced cost ceiling of Rs 1.50 crore per seat.
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Over 10,000 MBBS and PG Medical Seats To be Added by 2028-29 in India
Negligence in tooth extraction led to infection, implants: Consumer Court orders dentist to pay compensation
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (DCDRC) recently directed a private dentist to pay Rs 1 lakh compensation to a woman who suffered severe pain, infection, and further complications due to medical negligence during a tooth extraction procedure.
After the tooth extraction, the patient felt unbearable pain, and when she approached another private hospital, she found out that due to improper tooth extraction, pus formed around her tooth socket.
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Cardiovascular Diseases Linked to One-Third of Deaths Worldwide in 2023: Study
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) continue to be the top global killer, responsible for one in every three deaths in 2023, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). The number of deaths due to CVD skyrocketed to 19.2 million in 2023, up from 13.1 million in 1990, driven by population growth, ageing, and rising rates of obesity and diabetes. Ischemic heart disease and stroke affect millions worldwide, with men facing higher risks than women, especially after age 50.
High body mass index and elevated blood sugar emerged as the fastest-growing metabolic risk factors. The study, based on the Global Burden of Disease data from 204 countries, emphasizes significant geographic disparities in CVD impact that go beyond income differences. Nearly 80% of these health burdens stem from modifiable risks like obesity, poor diet, and pollution, emphasizing the critical need for targeted prevention and health policies tailored to regional needs.
REFERENCE: Global, Regional, and National Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors in 204 Countries and Territories, 1990-2023. JACC. null2025, 0 (0) .https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2025.08.015
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