Health Bulletin 29/May/2026 - Video
Overview
Here are the top health stories for the day:
Govt Announces Air Force Support for Secure NEET Re-Exam Question Paper Transport
With pressure mounting on the government to prevent future leaks following the NEET UG paper leak controversies in 2024 and 2026, the Centre is planning to involve the Indian Air Force (IAF) in transporting question papers for the NEET UG 2026 retest scheduled on June 21.
According to news agency PTI, the proposal was discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The meeting was also attended by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
The discussions focused on strengthening the entire examination process, including question paper setting, printing, transportation, and security arrangements to ensure a leak-proof retest.
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Centre plans to rope in Indian Air Force for secure transport of NEET 2026 re-exam question papers
Doctors Raise Concerns Over Continued Delay in NEET Super Speciality Counselling
Doctors have sought urgent intervention from the Union Health Ministry over the indefinite delay in NEET-SS 2024-25 counselling, warning that the prolonged uncertainty has pushed thousands of super-speciality aspirants into a serious socio-economic and psychological crisis. In a representation submitted to the ministry, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) said highly qualified doctors across the country are facing severe stress due to the unexplained delay in the admission process for super-speciality medical courses. The association urged authorities to immediately release a clear counselling schedule and ensure timely commencement of admissions.
According to FAIMA, the delay has disrupted the careers, finances and professional planning of aspirants who have already completed years of rigorous medical training, reports The Hindu.
The association stated that many candidates have resigned from jobs, postponed fellowships and are struggling with accommodation and financial burdens while waiting for counselling to begin. FAIMA further warned that continued delays could adversely affect healthcare services by delaying the entry of trained super-specialists into hospitals and medical institutions.
NMC Proposes 10-Year Maximum Time Limit for Completing MBBS Course
The undergraduate medical students must complete the MBBS course, along with the mandatory one-year internship within 10 years of joining the MBBS course, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has proposed.
In a Gazette notification dated 18.05.2026, NMC Secretary Dr. Raghav Langer issued the draft regulations to amend the Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023.
As per the notification, NMC has proposed that under the new regulations called "Graduate Medical Education (Amendment) Regulations, 2026", MBBS students will get 10 years to complete the MBBS course and internship. These new regulations are proposed to substitute clause 21 of "Chapter V: Competency Based Dynamic Curriculum at Under Graduate Level" under the Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023.
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Rs 1.9 crore pharma freebies case: Questions Raised Over Why Govt Named Only 27 Doctors Despite 30 Being Found Guilty'
Even though altogether 30 doctors were found guilty of accepting a foreign trip worth Rs 1.9 crore sponsored by pharma company AbbVie, the Government has sent only 27 names to the National Medical Commission (NMC) for taking action, the TOI has reported.
Confirming this, NMC Chairperson Dr. Abhijat Sheth told TOI that the Apex Medical Commission received the names of 27 doctors in September 2025. Reportedly, subsequently, these names were forwarded to the nine State Medical Councils, where those doctors were registered "for inquiry and appropriate action".
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