Health Bulletin 26/August/2026 - Video
Overview
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has warned NEET PG 2026 aspirants against circulating false, incorrect or misleading information about the examination on social media. The warning came after several users on platforms such as X claimed that the postgraduate medical entrance exam could be postponed. Responding to one such post, NBEMS advised users to exercise caution and refrain from sharing unverified information regarding NEET PG 2026. The user later deleted the post, which had suggested that news about a possible postponement was likely to emerge. NBEMS reiterated that candidates should rely only on information issued through official channels.
The medical examination body also cautioned that individuals circulating misleading information could face legal action under applicable provisions of law. In another response on social media, NBEMS repeated the same warning and urged users to avoid creating confusion among candidates through unverified claims. With NEET PG 2026 scheduled to be conducted on August 30, aspirants have been advised to monitor the official NBEMS website and authorised communications for any updates concerning the examination schedule, admit cards or other important instructions, reports NDTV.
Rs 18 Lakh MBBS Seat Scam: Multistate Admission Fraud Under Scanner
In a recent alleged medical admission fraud, agents reportedly offered government MBBS seats for up to Rs 18 lakh, claiming that a candidate's NEET rank would not matter for securing admission to government medical colleges in West Bengal, Rajasthan and other states.
An investigation by Dainik Bhaskar found that admission agents were allegedly offering to arrange fake domicile documents and NRI sponsorships for candidates seeking government medical seats.
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Govt seat on sale for Rs 18 lakh? Multistate MBBS admission scam uncovered
Doctors Warn of Statewide Agitation as Maharashtra Medical Council Resumes Homeopath Registrations
Amid the backlash and strong opposition from the practitioners of modern medicine, the Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC) recently commenced the registration of BHMS practitioners having completed a Certificate Course in Modern Pharmacology (CCMP).
Vehemently opposing this move, the Maharashtra chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has demanded the immediate resignation of the Medical Education Minister Shri Hassan Mushrif and the Principal Secretary, demanding that they "accept moral responsibility for the blatant administrative failure, the chaotic directives to MMC, and the disrespect shown to judicial instructions".
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Delhi Reports 3,000 Influenza Cases, CM Calls for Emergency Meeting
Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called an emergency review meeting amid a rise in influenza cases in the national capital. He said Delhi has reported around 3,000 influenza cases this year, including 2,308 H1N1 infections. He made the remarks after a review meeting with senior officials from the Health Department, MCD, NDMC and Delhi Cantonment Board. The minister said the situation remains under control, with adequate doctors, staff and medicines available across hospitals. He added that the review focused on preparedness for H1N1, or seasonal influenza, as well as vector-borne diseases, according to an NDTV report.
Furthermore, he said there was no need for panic and assured that patients were receiving treatment. Isolation wards have been created in every hospital, and action would be taken if patients reported being denied beds. H1N1, commonly known as swine flu, can cause fever, cough, sore throat, headache, body aches and fatigue. People experiencing persistent high fever, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion or worsening symptoms should seek medical attention promptly.
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