PM Modi inaugurates CIMS Speciality Hospital built at cost of Rs 200 crore

Bilaspur: In a significant development initiative worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated a super speciality hospital at the Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) and laid the foundation stone for the Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy (CRIYN) in Raipur on Tuesday.

The prime minister launched development projects worth nearly Rs 12,850 crore and extended his government’s flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat, to all senior citizens aged 70 years and above.

The new 240-bed super speciality unit at CIMS in Bilaspur, built at a cost of ₹200 crore, aims to enhance healthcare services for local villagers and patients.

According to the PTI report, speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said his government has been working on all dimensions of development, including education, health and employment, and is determined to fulfil all the promises under PM Modi’s guarantee.

Also Read:PM Modi to lay foundation stone for Central Research Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy on October 29

The super speciality unit is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.

It will provide better treatment facilities to villagers around Bilaspur and benefit patients from Surguja division in north Chhattisgarh, he said.

The unit will have facilities including CT scan, MRI, digital X-ray, colour Doppler TMT machine, and 70 ICU and ICCU beds. Eight modular operation theatres have also been constructed, an official from the public relations department said, news agency PTI reported.

Four OPDs for neurology, neuro-surgery, pulmonology and general medicine are being started. Blood bank and pathology lab facilities will also be available, he said.

Talking about CRIYN in Raipur, state Health Minister Shyam Bihari Jaiswal said the 100-bed facility will be built at the cost of Rs 90 crore and completed in 24 months.

He said the state government has provided 10 acres of land to the AYUSH department for this institute. This will be Chhattisgarh’s first yoga and naturopathy research centre and hospital for the treatment of non-communicable diseases.

The centre will also provide certification courses in wellness therapy and fellowship courses in research. The opening of this institute will develop new knowledge and insights about the advantages of yoga and naturopathy, he said.

Also Read:PM Modi inaugurates R J Sankara Eye Hospital in Varanasi

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Take Action on Grievances of Chitradurga Hospital DNB Trainees: NHRC tells District Magistrate

New Delhi: Taking cognisance of the complaints filed by a doctors’ body regarding the troubles faced by the DNB trainees at Chitradurga District Hospital, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed asked the District Magistrate to take immediate action in this regard.

Writing to the District Magistrate, Chitradurga, Karnataka, the Assistant Registrar of NHRC, Gautam Kumar mentioned, “The complaint/intimation dated 30/09/2024, received from LAKSHYA MITTAL in respect of DNB TRAINEES AT CHITRADURG DISTRICT HOSPITAL, was placed before the Commission on 28/10/2024. Upon perusing the same, the Commission directed as follows:

This complaint be transmitted to the concerned authority for such action as deemed appropriate. The authority concerned is directed to take appropriate action within 8 weeks associating the complainant/victim and to inform him/her of the action taken in the matter. The case is closed.”

Therefore, the District Magistrate of Chitradurga will have to inform the complainant- the President of the United Doctors Front Association (UDFA), Dr. Lakshya Mittal, about the appropriate action taken in this regard within 8 weeks.

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that the Diplomate of National Board (DNB) resident doctors at District Hospital, Chitradurga were allegedly facing harassment and threats from the consultants of the hospital.

Also Read: Threats of withholding stipend: DNB Residents in Chitradurga Allege Harassment by consultants, Doctors’ body Files RTI

The doctors had alleged that the consultants were threatening to withhold their stipends for declining duties beyond the requirements of the DNB curriculum. UDFA received a complaint from the DNB residents, who alleged that they were being harassed by the consultants to do their Casualty Medical Officer (CMO) duties. Allegedly, when the residents refuse to do so, the consultants threaten to withhold their stipend, not allow the residents in the OTs, and mentally harass and insult them in front of everyone.

Thereafter, raising the issue, UDFA had filed Right to Information (RTI) applications before the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Karnataka Government seeking the details of the posts sanctioned in the hospital, details of the appointment process, list of DNB and Diploma residents currently associated with the concerned hospital, copies of the complaints regarding any problems submitted by DNB and Diploma residents and the action taken report, details of duties allotted to DNB and Diploma residents in the last three months and the copies of the rules etc.

Now that the NHRC has taken cognisance of the issue and directed the DM to take action, Dr. Lakshya Mittal while speaking to Medical Dialogues, said, “As the National President of the United Doctors Front Association (UDFA), I welcome the National Human Rights Commission’s prompt response to our complaint regarding the conditions faced by DNB trainees at Chitradurga District Hospital. This action reinforces the importance of safeguarding the rights and well-being of medical trainees, who often work under challenging circumstances.”

“UDFA has consistently advocated for fair treatment and adequate support for healthcare professionals at all levels, particularly those in training, as they are the backbone of our healthcare system. We urge the concerned authorities to take decisive and timely action as per the NHRC’s directions to address these grievances effectively. UDFA will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide necessary support to ensure that such issues are resolved comprehensively, upholding the dignity and rights of our medical trainees,” Dr. Mittal added.

Also Read: Overwork, threats of Withholding stipend: DNB Residents in Chitradurga Allege Harassment by consultants, Doctors’ body Files RTI

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NEET PG 2024: UP DGME Reopens Portal For Online Registration, Payment Of Security Deposit

Uttar Pradesh: The Directorate General of Medical Education (UP DGME) has reopened the registration portal for UP NEET PG-2024 counseling (for MD, MS, Diploma, and DNB courses) providing a final chance for candidates to complete their online registration and deposit the required security amount.

The portal for online registration and security deposit for UP NEET PG -2024 counseling (MD, MS, Diploma, DNB) is reopened for specific dates.

This reopening serves as the last chance for candidates to complete registration and deposit the security amount for counseling. Those who registered and deposited the security amount per the schedules provided in notices dated 28 September and 07 October 2024, need to reapply. However, they do not need to pay the security or registration fees again.

Here are the following details:

Description Total Days 

Date of online registration and

deposit of Security Amount

From Dated 29 October 2024 (11:00 AM) till 

Dated 04 November 2024 (11:00 AM) 

06 Days

Candidates who registered and deposited the security amount as per notices dated 28 September and 07 October 2024 must reapply.

These candidates are not required to pay the registration or security deposit again.

To view the official Notice, Click here :  https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/2496crdownload-258729.pdf

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DME Chhattisgarh Releases Revised schedule for NEET 2024 Stray Vacancy Round, Details

Chhattisgarh- The Director of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh has released a notice regarding the revised timetable for National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 Pre-Allotment Institute Selection and Stray Vacancy Round Counselling.

As per the notice, the eligible candidates will be able to select the institute for the NEET UG 2024 Stray Vacancy Round and the previously selected institute has automatically become void, therefore the institute selection has become vacant. With this, it is necessary to select the institute again before allocation for the stray vacancy round. If the candidate does not select the institute, then they will not be allotted the institute in the stray vacancy round. 

Below is the timetable for the pre-allotment Institution Selection for the Stray Vacancy Round-

TIME TABLE

S.NO

STARTING DATE & TIME

ENDING DATE & TIME

1

Date October 29, 2024, 05:00 PM.

Date October 31, 2024, 11:59 PM.

It is to be noted that, the allotment of all Government and Private Medical and Dental Colleges is done by the Counselling Committee constituted by the Medical Education Department of the Chhattisgarh Government, hence do not get trapped in the fraud related to getting admission to any person/institution.

Below is the revised schedule for the admission year 2024 NEET UG MBBS & BDS stray vacancy round

SCHEDULE

S.NO

ROUNDS

NEW CHOICE FILLING/LOCKING

MERIT LIST PUBLICATION

SEAT ALLOTMENT PROCESS

RESULT PUBLICATION

SCRUTINY PROCESS (AT INSTITUTE)

ADMISSION PROCESS (AT INSTITUTE)

1

1

29 October 2024 (05:00 pm)

to 31 October 2024.

No Fresh Merit

List

01 November 2024

01 November 2024

02 to 03 November 2024

(02:00 pm).

02 to 03 November 2024

(05:00 pm).

DAYS

(03-days)

(01-day)

(01-day)

(02-days)

(02-days)

2

2

No Fresh Merit

List

04 November 2024

04 November 2024

04 to 05 November 2024.

04 to 05 November 2024.

(01-day)

(01-day)

(02-days)

(02-days)

To view the notice, click the link below

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DME Gujarat Releases 3rd Round Allotment, Reporting Schedule for PG Ayurveda, Homeopathy Admissions 2024

Gujarat- The Director of Medical Education (DME) Gujarat has released the 3rd round allotment and reporting schedule for all the eligible candidates included in the Merit List of ACPPGMEC, for admission of Government Quota Seats and Management Quota Seats of MD/MS (Ayurved) and MD (Homoeopathy) Post Graduate Courses) for the academic year 2024-25.

As per the schedule, the online payment of fees and reporting & Original Document process has already been started from 29 October 2024 which will be concluded on 06 November 2024 at 04.00 pm. Below is the complete schedule-

SCHEDULE

S.NO

DETAILS

DATE & TIME

FROM

TO

1

Online Payment OR *Payment of Fees at designated branch Axis Bank.

29/10/2024

05/11/2024 03.00 pm

2

Reporting & Original Document Submission at Help Center.

04/11/2024 10:00 am

06/11/2024 04.00 pm

DOCUMENTS

The candidates have to submit the following original documents-

1 Allotment Letter of ACPPGMEC.

2 Tuition Fee Receipt showing the paid one term (6 months) fees for SFI Colleges / Rs. 20000 (annual fees) for Govt. Colleges at Axis Bank.

3 All-year BAMS/BHMS mark sheets.

4 12-month internship completion certificate (Completion date on/before 31/07/2024).

5 Copy of AIA-PGET-2024 Marksheet.

6 Documents showing the place of birth & Date of Birth & Indian Citizenship (School leaving Certificate/ Transfer Certificate/ Passport/ Birth Certificate).

7 Provisional / Permanent Registration of Gujarat Board of Ayurvedic & Unani System of Medicine OR Central Council of Indian Medicine / Council of Homoeopathic System of Medicine Gujarat State OR Central Council of Homoeopathy (Renewal Registration certificate if previous Registration is expired).

8 For SEBC, ST and SC Category: Caste certificate issued by Competent Authorities of Gujarat State only.

9 For SEBC Category: Non-creamy layer certificate (Parishistha ‘4’ in Gujarati/English) issued by Competent Authorities of Gujarat State only as per Govt. norms issued after Dt: 01/04/2022 (Certificate should be valid for 2024-25).

10 For EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) Category: EWS certificate issued by Competent Authorities of Gujarat State only issued after Dt: 01/04/2022 (Certificate should be valid for 2024-25 years).

11 Photo Copy of Disability Certificate issued by Competent Authority.

However, failing to bring any original documents, the candidate will have no right of admission.

Meanwhile, the payment of tuition fees can be done Online or by cash or by Demand Draft in favor of “ACPUGMEC” payable at Gandhinagar at branches of Axis Bank approved by ACPPGMEC, during banking hours. Moreover, candidates have to take an appointment at the nearest help centre. After taking an appointment, the Candidate can download their allotment letter and fees challan from their account after login with the help of the User ID & Password.

Along with this, DME Gujarat has also released the Vacant Seat After Round 03 of MD and MS (Ayurved) and MD (Homoeopathy). As per the vacant seats, a total of ….. seats are vacant in MD and MS (Ayurved) and 88 seats are vacant in MD (Homoeopathy). Below is the detailed seat vacant-

SEAT VACANT IN MD AND MS (AYURVEDA)

S.NO

COURSES

VACANT SEATS

1

Dravyaguna Vigyana.

5

2

Kaumarbhritya-Bala Roga.

7

3

Kayachikitsa.

7

4

Kriya sharira.

4

5

Panchakarma.

9

6

Prasut evam Stri Roga.

10

7

Rachana Sharira.

13

8

Rasa Shastra evam Bhaishajya Kalpana.

7

9

Roga Nidana evam Vikrit Vigyana.

1

10

Samhita and basic principles of Ayurveda.

9

11

Shalakya Tantra.

10

12

Shalya Tantra.

6

TOTAL

88

SEAT VACANT IN MD (HOMEOPATHY)

S.NO

COURSES

VACANT SEATS

1

Materia Medica.

7

2

Organon of Medicine.

11

3

Repertory.

13

4

Homeopathic Pharmacy.

11

TOTAL

42

To view the schedule, click the link below

To view the vacant seats, click the link below

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DoP orders NPPA to reassess price of Cipla’s Advent, Synclar and Azee drugs

New Delhi: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, has issued orders to the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) to review its price fixation decisions for three pharmaceutical formulations, namely, Advent 1.2 gm Injection, Synclar 125 mg Dry Syrup, and Azee 250 mg Tablets manufactured by Cipla Limited.

Cipla had filed review applications for these formulations arguing errors in NPPA’s ceiling price determinations under the Drugs Prices Control Order, 2013 (DPCO).

Cipla submitted separate review applications for three drug formulations, challenging NPPA’s decisions on their price ceilings. The disputed products include Advent 1.2 gm Injection Powder – Amoxicillin 1000mg + Clavulanic Acid 200mg Synclar 125mg Dry Syrup – Clarithromycin 125mg per 5ml (30ml) Azee 250mg Tablet – Azithromycin 250mg (Pack of 6)

In each case, Cipla contended that errors in NPPA’s price fixation processes, specifically around pack sizes and pricing data, had resulted in inaccurately calculated ceiling prices for these drugs and requested re-calculations in line with DPCO provisions.

For Advent 1.2 gm Injection, Cipla argued that NPPA had incorrectly set the ceiling price based on outdated or incomplete data. Cipla provided evidence of an updated Price to Retailer (PTR) for Advent 1.2 gm, which was not reflected in the NPPA’s calculation. The company highlighted that their submissions, including Form-V and sales invoices, were in line with DPCO guidelines and established revised PTR at Rs. 111.52 per vial, whereas NPPA used Rs. 100.69, failing to account for pack size variation. Cipla also pointed out that the Pharmatrac database inaccurately recorded pack sizes, contributing to incorrect pricing.

In case of Synclar 125 mg Dry Syrup, Cipla argued that the NPPA did not revise the ceiling price accurately despite updated PTR information submitted in compliance with DPCO timelines. The company reported a PTR of Rs. 112.80 per 5 ml but found that the NPPA calculated the ceiling price based on Rs. 101.95 per 5 ml. Cipla noted that while they submitted updated information within the prescribed timelines, these were not integrated into the NPPA’s pricing calculation.

In context of Azee 250 mg Tablets, Cipla claimed that NPPA excluded their product from the ceiling price calculation due to outdated sales data, as reflected in the Pharmatrac database. The NPPA’s exclusion of Cipla’s Azee 250 mg tablet (pack of six) from its calculation of ceiling prices was based on zero recorded sales. However, Cipla confirmed that this SKU had been relaunched in March 2021, with updated PTR filings, and qualified for inclusion in NPPA’s data set. Cipla argued that the exclusion led to a misleading price ceiling for Azithromycin 250 mg tablets.

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In response, the NPPA emphasized adherence to the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO) 2013 regulations, explaining that the ceiling price calculation was based on the data available through the Pharmatrac database and the stipulated timeline for submission of Form-II and Form-V. NPPA contended that data entries were cross-referenced with Pharmatrac’s market data to ensure compliance with DPCO’s pricing regulations, and only brands meeting market share criteria were included. For the Azee tablet, the NPPA explained that data irregularities due to zero sales reporting in the database contributed to exclusion, despite Cipla’s reintroduction of the SKU.

To elaborate, for Advent 1.2 gm Injection Powder, NPPA clarified that under DPCO guidelines, manufacturers are allowed to revise prices annually in April, provided that they submit Form-II on time. However, NPPA noted differences in the pack sizes reported by Cipla, based on data from Pharmatrac, which impacted the ceiling price calculation.

In the case of Synclar 125mg Dry Syrup, NPPA acknowledged that Cipla had indeed filed Form-II and Form-V for the WPI-based revision on time. However, this timely submission had been overlooked during NPPA’s initial ceiling price calculations.

For Azee 250mg Tablet, NPPA confirmed that Cipla had submitted Form-II within the required timeframe. Nevertheless, Pharmatrac’s database failed to capture sales of the Azee 250mg Tablet (Pack of 6) during the assessment period, possibly due to initial recording issues. Following Cipla’s representation and additional documentation, Pharmatrac later validated that the product had been reintroduced in 2021, and NPPA recognized the need to include this updated data in its calculations.

The Department examined Cipla’s pricing issues across three drugs, and accordingly directed NPPA to make necessary corrections in line with DPCO guidelines. For Advent 1.2 gm Injection Powder, DoP noted inconsistencies between pack sizes in Pharmatrac’s database and Cipla’s submissions, instructing NPPA to re-evaluate the ceiling price based on Cipla’s documented PTR adjustments. It held;

“It is noted that M/S Cipla Limited filed two Form-Ils on 02.05.2022 i.e. one for Advent 1.2gm Inj Vial and one for Advent 1.2gm 20ml Inj claiming revised PTR of Rs. 111.52 for both. Company had also submitted two Form-Vs on 07.05.2022 in line with FormIIS. There is a difference in pack size as captured by Pharmatrac database and pack size reported by the Applicant in Form-Il. As the pack size reported in Form-Il was not reflected in Pharmatrac data, the price revision in pack sizes reported by the Applicant through Form-Il was not considered for price calculation. Therefore, in the present case, NPPA may relook into the issue and examine with respect to pack size as available in Pharmatrac and contention of the Applicant regarding pack size and revise the ceiling price on the basis of extant provisions of DPCO, 2013.”

“In the backdrop of these facts, the case is referred back to NPPA for re-examination and re-calculation of the prices of the subject formulation as per the extant provisions of DPCO, 2013.”

In the case of Synclar 125mg Dry Syrup, due to Cipla’s timely submission and NPPA’s confirmation of an oversight, the pharma department has sent the case back to NPPA, directing a recalculation that incorporates the updated PTR of Rs. 112.80. It said;

“It is noted that Forms-Il and Form-V were filed within stipulated time by M/S Cipla Limited. However, inadvertently, the same have not been considered in calculating the PTR. Accordingly, revisions may be carried out by NPPA in the P TR. NPPA may once again look out for all such possible errors in calculation of ceiling price.”

“In the backdrop of these facts, the case is being referred back to NPPA for recalculation of ceiling price for the formulation clarithromycin 125mg per 5ml as per extant provisions of DPCO, 2013.”

Finally, for Azee 250mg Tablet, the Department recognized the inaccuracies highlighted by NPPA and instructed a re-evaluation of the ceiling price using Pharmatrac’s corrected data, ensuring all adjustments are accurately reflected. It noted;

“NPPA’s has confirmed the filing of Form-Il by the applicant within the time limits prescribed under extant provisions of DPCO 2013. Further, anomalies in Phramatrac database and their requisite corrections as submitted by NPPA have also been noted. In view of these facts, the ceiling price of the formulation requires revision. NPPA may once again look for all such possible errors in calculation of ceiling price.”

“In the backdrop of these facts, the case is being referred back to NPPA for recalculation of ceiling price for the formulation Azithromycin 250mg tablet as per extant provisions of DPCO, 2013.”

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Duty of Doctors under Hippocratic Oath to not make any innocent suffer – Rajasthan HC

Jaipur: While considering a plea highlighting the worsened condition of the healthcare in Rajasthan, the High Court recently agreed to the suggestions given by the Secretary of the Rajasthan Medical Education Department to set up an internal committee to address the grievances of around 7000 protesting resident doctors.

“The Secretary, Medical Education has assured that the aforestated committee shall be formulated without further ado, and the same shall have appropriate representation of the aggrieved Resident Doctors. Moreover, the primary motive of the said committee shall be to tender appropriate and lawful audience to the aggrieved and resolve their hitches,” the HC bench comprising Justice Sameer Jain recorded in the order.

To ensure a straight-forward and untroubled execution of the Committee’s tasks, the following members were suggested to be the member of the internal committee- (i) Secretary, Medical Education (as Chair-person) (ii) Director (Public Health) (iii) Principal, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur (iv) Two Senior most professors of medical field – Nominated by the State Government (v) Three members from JARD (a) Dr. Manohar Siyal (President) (b) Dr. Saket Dadhich (Media and legal advisor) (c) Dr. Kavita Singhal.

On behalf of the court, the learned AAG Shri G.S. Gill proffered to be an integral part of the Board of the concerned Committee. Appreciating this, the Court observed, “The formation of the aforementioned committee is affirmed and valued by this Court. It is expected that the first meeting of the said committee shall be on 26.10.2024 at a place of discretion of the members of the Board. Subsequently, other meetings ought to be scheduled as per the requisite time-line framed by the Chairperson of the said committee. It is expected that the said committee shall culminate its discussions within a span of 21 days from its first sitting. The minutes of the meeting(s) and the outcome shall be furnished before this Court, on the next date of hearing.”

“It is believed that once the outcome of the said committee meeting is released the same shall be kept before the Principal Secretary, Medical and Health, for affirmation and to carry out the inter departmental requisites,” the HC bench further observed. 

Meanwhile, the bench also urged the resident doctors to call of their strike, and the protesting resident doctors representing the Jaipur Association of Resident Doctors (JARD) accepted the suggestion to rejoin their duties.

The HC bench was considering an oral plea filed by a counsel who highlighted the shocking situation being faced by the general public of the State in light of the ongoing strike, as covered by various newspapers.

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported how the healthcare services in Rajasthan took a major hit as around 7,000 resident doctors in the State suspended all services over their pending demands for a stipend hike and enhanced security measures at the workplace. Apart from these demands, the doctors were also demanding a revision of the mandatory bond policy, better hostel facilities and direct job recruitment based on merit for the postgraduate and super-speciality doctors.

The petitioner submitted that the condition of the patients and general public was poignant moreover, as per the news reports, the strike was ongoing since 19.10.2024, due to which a number of operations, regular consultations, and OPD consultations were being affected. As per the petitioner, it not only violated the fundamental rights of the individuals as enshrined under Article 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India, but also hindered the smooth functioning of the State and compliance of the Directive Principles of the State Policy.

Moreover, the petitioner pointed out that currently, due to change in weather, a number of patients were approaching the hospitals to avail their healthcare needs qua various epidemic diseases like malaria, dengue and frequent viral fever etc. Nonetheless, a noble profession like medical/healthcare staff (Jaipur Association of Resident Doctors-JARD) at this crucial point turning their backs and going on their strike for their own reasons, was against the medical ethics under the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulations, 2002, Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1981 and the Rajasthan Essential Services Maintenance Act, 1970.

Observing that it was not ethical for the doctors to go on strike, the HC bench noted,

“Considering the submissions made insofar and scanning the judgments cited at the Bar this Court expects that the doctors and lawyers should not resort to strike. Moreover, the same is even provided in the Code of Ethics for Doctors prescribed in Regulations of 2002, it also provides duties and responsibilities of the transmission in general and to their patients. The patients must not been neglected; duties of doctors and the para-medical staff; unethical acts; human rights misconduct etc. reading of ethics also makes it clear that the strike cannot be resorted to by the members of such a noble profession. This Court further believes that it is the moral, social, professional duty of the Doctors who are under oath (Hippocratic Oath), to not make any innocent suffer.”

Considering this, the bench directed the Registry to initiate an oral petition. The doctors submitted that they have a limited grievance, for which they have time and again approached the appropriate authorities nevertheless, considering the blind eye turned upon them by the higher medical authorities, they were forced to use the said strike as the last resort.

The doctors submitted that they had the following grievances:

(1) Qua the safety and protection of the doctors especially the female doctors.

(2) Qua the allowance and miniscule stipend.

(3) Other miscellaneous issues pertaining to several policy issues.

However, the doctors informed the Court of their willingness to terminate the strike and get back to their work and render requisite services. Meanwhile, the Secretary of the State Medical Education Department submitted that before the commencement of the instant strike, certain mediation and negotiation proceedings were initiated among the Resident Doctors and the appropriate higher authorities where due audience was granted to the issues inbetween the groups. Nonetheless, even after granting assurance to the authorities following their general ‘GPM’ method, the Resident Doctors initiated and aggravated the strike.

“Moreover, the said submission of Mr. Sharma qua the difficulties faced by the general public and the writ large effect of the instant strike is nowhere dis-agreed by the higher medical authorities. Nonetheless, the medical authorities have already considered the instant strike as a hammer on the medical department and have taken appropriate civil/criminal measures against the concerned Resident Doctors /Doctors participating in the said strike,” the HC bench noted at this outset.

“The medical authorities have acknowledged the issues and grievances of the Junior Doctors however; the same cannot be resolved within a night, as a number of inter-departmental affirmations/sanctions are required to resolve the same,” it further observed.

The bench further noted that the Secretary of Medical Education also urged to upkeep their sympathetic approach regarding the instant strike and they have kept-forward a suggestion to formulate an internal committee to address the grievances of the Resident Doctors. It was assured that this committee after granting due audience to the affected doctors, taking note of their grievances and considering the resources and infrastructure requisites, make every endeavor to settle the instant dispute/conflict.

Additionally, other officers vehemently condemned the strike and contended that a strike cannot be taken as a sword to attain the said grievances being resolved. Thereafter, the bench agreed to the suggestion of setting up the committee and when it urged the resident doctors to call off their strike, the doctors agreed to the same.

“Any notices/communication/action so made till now against the concerned Resident Doctors shall be at abeyance and no coercive action shall be taken against them, till the next date of hearing,” it clarified, while listing the matter for further hearing on 21.11.2024.

To view the order, click on the link below:

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/rajasthan-hc-on-strike-258898.pdf

Also Read: 7000 Resident Doctors on strike in Rajasthan demanding stipend hike, bond policy revision, workplace security

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Ahead of Diwali, 11-bed special burns ward set up at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital

Coimbatore: The Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) has inaugurated an 11-bed burns ward aimed at providing specialized care for patients with severe burn injuries. This initiative comes ahead of Diwali, a time when the incidence of burn cases tends to rise, aiming to improve patient care for those affected.

The new burns care unit, located in the JICA building, is equipped with advanced facilities and features a dedicated section for handling Diwali-related cases. This unit includes 11 intensive care beds and 20 general beds specifically for treating burn injuries. Staffed around the clock by plastic and general surgeons, it aims to provide comprehensive care for patients suffering from burns. This newly established burn care unit is a broader effort to ensure that those affected receive timely and effective treatment. 

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According to a media report in the Times of India, a press release from the hospital advises that in the event of burns on the hands or feet, any accessories in the affected area should be promptly removed. The burned area should be rinsed with water for at least 15 minutes, but ice should not be applied directly to the burn. Home remedies like turmeric or coffee powder should be avoided.

Notably, the hospital has emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention for burn victims. They advise that individuals under five years old, those over sixty, and patients with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, heart issues, or those who are pregnant should consult a healthcare professional promptly if they experience burns on the face, neck, or hands.

Also Read: GMC Kozhikode to get 30-bedded burn unit soon

Medical Dialogues previously reported that three government medical colleges have been selected to get high-tech burns wards in the next year, under the National Programme for Prevention and Management of Burn Injuries. One of them, Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) has been sanctioned a sum of Rs.1.24 crore, for the hospital to build a new block, exclusively to treat burn injuries and facilitate itself with new equipment. 

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Will MBBS from Nepal be valid in India?

Kathmandu: The recent notice by the Nepal Medical Council specifying that foreign doctors will not be treated as similar to Nepali graduates has raised questions regarding the eligibility of Indian Medical Graduates from Nepal to practice in India.

While the National Medical Commission‘s Foreign Medical Graduates Licenciate Regulations 2021 demand that in order to be able to practice in India, the medical graduates from abroad must be registered with the respective professional regulatory body or allowed to be granted license to practice medicine in their respective jurisdiction of the country where the parent institute is located, the recent notice by the Nepal Medical Council mentioned that citizens other than Nepali are allowed to register as in the foreign doctor registration category only.

Nepal Medical Council issued the notice while addressing the concerns regarding the medical council registration process for foreign citizens studying in various medical/dental colleges in Nepal. These concerns were raised by foreign students, parents, media, and other agencies.

Addressing these concerns, medical council clarified that foreign nationals who wish to enrol in various medical colleges in Nepal to pursue under-graduation/post-graduation degrees under the foreign category must fulfill the requirements set by the regulatory bodies in Nepal.

“We would like to clarify that, in order to get enrolled in various medical colleges in Nepal to pursue under-graduation/ post-graduation degree (MBBS/BDS/MD/MDS) under foreign category, students must fulfil the requirements set by regulatory authorities in Nepal,” mentioned the notice dated 17.10.2024 issued by the Nepal Medical Council.

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Further, the Council clarified that Foreign Medical Practitioners are registered as per regulation 21 (f), which states that the applicant has to produce a good standing certificate issued from their regulatory bodies of country of origin.

“However, NMC also would like to inform that students graduating from Colleges in Nepal can appear for licensing examinations conducted by NMC as per NMC regulation 20 (e) 3.a,” it added.

Additionally, Foreign Physicians need to complete all the provisions set out by medical council’s Act & Regulations and Labor Act & Regulations to practice in Nepal.

“Thus, Nepal Medical Council allowed citizen other than Nepali to get registration as foreign doctor registration category further clarifies that they will not be treated as similar to Nepali graduates,” clarified the NMC notice issued by the Registrar of the Council Dr. Satish Kumar Deo.

On the other hand, the FMGL Regulations 2021 states that in order to be granted permanent registration, the Foreign Medical Graduates must be “registered with the respective professional regulatory body or otherwise, competent to grant license to practice medicine in their respective jurisdiction of the country in which the medical degree is awarded and at par with the license to practice medicine given to citizen of that country.”

Therefore, if the Indian students pursuing their medical education in Nepal do not get their registration to practice in Nepal, they may not be eligible under the FMGL Regulations to practice in India as well.

Sharing the experience of how choosing to pursue MBBS in Nepal proved to be a futile affair, a student on the condition of anonymity, told Education Times, “In 2022, I enrolled in a private medical college in Nepal and paid approximately 40% of the required fees as requested by the college authorities. The Nepal Medical Council misled Indian students by promising them a licence to practice in Nepal at the time of admission but later changed the rules by releasing a circular in the National Gazette (Nepali Rajpatra) on April 12, 2023. The circular was written in ambiguous language, creating confusion while encouraging more admissions. However, after reaching out to the Indian embassy in Nepal, I learned that the NMC would not provide licences to international students, complicating their return to India. This notice shattered my dream of becoming a doctor, leaving me with no choice but to abandon my MBBS course and return to India. My parents spent around Rs 20 lakh on my education in Nepal, which was never refunded.”

Amid this situation, the Association of Private Medical and Dental College of Nepal tried to assure that international students regarding granting their registration when they go back to their home countries to practice.

The circular issued by the Association on October 17, 2024, stated, “All foreign national students are registered with the NMC during their studies and can appear for the NMC qualifying exam for registration. They shall be considered eligible to obtain the same registration as natives of Nepal. The Association would like to assure all concerned parties that it remains committed to safeguarding the interests of students.”

However, a study abroad counsellor based in Varanasi claimed that some of the private medical colleges in Nepal have been misleading the students and their parents regarding the licensing process for the international students. He told ET, “The association has no legal basis to claim that it can safeguard the interests of foreign national students. Agents in India and Nepal have making money by enrolling gullible students. Meanwhile, Nepal’s medical education body has clarified that while international students can take the licensing exam, there is no provision for these graduates to receive a permanent practising license equivalent to that of Nepali citizens. There are around 2-3 batches of Indian students in Nepal who will have to face the consequences soon after they complete their education. Some have been continuing their course in the hope that the issue might get resolved and some amendments in the policies might take place.”

Meanwhile, countering the claims of the association, Nepal Medical Commission issued the recent notice and clarified that while citizens other than Nepalis may obtain registration under the foreign doctor registration category, it is further clarified that they will not be treated at par with Nepali graduates.

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Bengal doctor rapes female patient after injecting sedatives, extorts Rs 4 lakh

Kolkata: In a shocking incident, a doctor in Hasnabad in North 24 Parganas district was arrested for allegedly raping a female patient at his clinic after injecting her with a tranquillizing serum and then extorted Rs 4 lakh by threatening to make her pictures viral on social media, police said on Tuesday. 
District police sources said the doctor was arrested on the basis of a complaint filed by the victim and her husband, who is working in a different state. 
In her complaint, she alleged that a few days back when her husband was out of the state, she went to the accused doctor for treatment. 
According to the PTI report, as per her complaint, the doctor first tranquillized her and then raped her. However, that was not the end. As per the complaint, the accused doctor also captured some snaps of the victim in awkward positions while she was in a tranquillized stage and then blackmailed her, threatening to make those pictures viral.
The victim also alleged that by blackmailing her, the accused doctor thereafter raped her more than once. She has also accused the said doctor of extorting an amount of around Rs 4,00,000 from her by threatening to make her pictures viral on social media.
Initially, as per her complaint, she was not able to confide the developments to anyone out of fear of loss of social prestige. She also said that she was feeling helpless as her husband was out of the station during that period.
However, recently when her husband returned home she confided everything to him. The husband consoled her and pursued her to file a police complaint so that the accused doctor could get arrested.
Thereafter, on receipt of the complaint, the police arrested the accused doctor. At the time the report was filed, the accused had been presented at a district court and the public prosecutor had sought his five-day police custody, news agency PTI reported.
District police sources said the next step will be getting the confidential statement of the victim recorded in front of a judicial magistrate.

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