Health Bulletin 30/ August/ 2024 - Video
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Here are the top health news for the day:
Court denies relief to doctor accused of running illegal gender determination racket
Terming 'female infanticide' as a deeply disturbing issue, the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently dismissed a plea filed by a doctor from Haryana's Hisar seeking the concession of anticipatory bail in a case booked against him under the provisions of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT) Act and IPC.
As per the Tribune report, Justice Kaul asserted the petitioner was facing serious allegations of operating a widespread illegal sex determination racket in the states of Punjab and Haryana using a portable ultrasound machine in undisclosed locations. Customers were allegedly blindfolded before being taken to the locations to avoid detection. The petitioner was also involved in seven other criminal cases, five of which involved similar offences under the PCPNDT Act.
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RG Kar medico death, Bengal junior doctors continue cease-work, refuse to end protest
Junior doctors in West Bengal, have been on strike since August 9 following the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate medico at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College Hospital, have decided to continue their agitation despite another appeal from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
According to the PTI report, a member of the West Bengal Junior Doctors' Forum said they would not withdraw the agitation unless their demands, such as justice for the deceased postgraduate trainee of the RG Kar hospital, were met.
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NMC clarifies PG medicos can give final exams without HoD's approval on dissertation
Issuing clarification regarding the mandatory requirement of dissertation/thesis submission to appear in the final postgraduate medical examination, the Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has mentioned that the students will not be barred from appearing in the exam if they fail to obtain the approval of dissertation/thesis from the HoD.
Writing to the Vice Chancellors of Health Science Universities in India and the Deans/Principals of the Medical Colleges/Institutions in India, the Commission further added that the dissertation now accounts for 5% of the total marks in the clinical/practical and viva voce components, meaning 20 marks out of the total marks allocated for these components are reserved for the dissertation.
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18-year-old Noida samosa seller aces NEET UG: ‘Selling samosas won't define my future’
An 18-year-old from Noida, who sells samosas on a cart, has triumphed in the NEET UG exam, despite the challenges of his daily life. Sunny Kumar, who studied at night while managing his cart, has achieved his dream of studying medicine. His inspiring journey was highlighted by Physics Wallah’s Alakh Pandey, showcasing Kumar’s dedication and resilience through videos of his study space and notes.
Sunny Kumar's routine was far from typical. After school ended at 2 PM, he ran his samosa stall for several hours before dedicating his evenings to studying late into the night. His hard work and perseverance paid off when he scored an impressive 664 out of 720 in the NEET UG 2024 exam. Despite juggling work and studies, Sunny remained focused on his goal of becoming a doctor.
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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.