Medical colleges get extension from NMC to submit annual declaration

In a relief to medical colleges across the country who were asked to submit their Annual Declaration details/data of respective Institutions on National Medical Commission (NMC) portal as required in the NMC Act, 2019 and various other regulations, the NMC has now given them an extension to submit the required details.

Through a public notice, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced the extension of the last date for submission of details along with requisite fees including GST on the NMC portal till November 30, 2024.

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Rajasthan Radiologist ends life by anaesthesia overdose

A Radiologist from Rajasthan committed suicide in his hotel room at Agra after connecting with his wife on a video-call. He reportedly told his wife on-call that he was “a guest for just two minutes”.

After this, he took his life by injecting himself with anaesthesia and died due to overdose. His body has been taken into custody by police and sent for post-mortem, News 18 has reported.

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Is it wrong or not? Video of on-duty doctors, staff dancing to celebrate nursing staff promotion goes viral, CMO orders probe

Varanasi: A small celebration marking the promotion of four staff nurses of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital has spelt out trouble for the participants after a video from the event went viral on social media showing on-duty doctors and other nursing staff dancing to Hindi songs within the hospital premises.

In response to the viral video, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Varanasi Dr Sandeep Chaudhary has ordered an investigation into the matter after he criticised the doctors and nurses for dancing in uniforms in the hospital.

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As per ABP news report, the doctors and medical staff were enjoying themselves to popular film songs to celebrate a promotion party of four staff nurses. In the video, the Chief Of Medical Staff and other officials could be seen dancing to loud Bollywood music in the seminar hall of the hospital. Some of them also can be seen wearing their official duty uniforms with their identity cards and enjoying the beats.

The move, has not gone well with the netizens. The ethical responsibility of the doctors and staff members has been called into question as ‘X’ users have expressed mixed reactions to the viral video. While some have supported them for enjoying amid duty pressure, some have criticised them for neglecting duties.

One user said ‘Doctors have their own lives too’, ‘Nothing wrong with this’ said another user. “Okay, everyone is free, there should be this much fun, everyone has the right to be happy in their own way,” “What is wrong in this? Is there a Talibani rule in India that dancing and singing is banned? Dancing is going on in a civilized manner,” – are some of the positive responses.

On the other hand, a user said “This is the health department of Uttar Pradesh. Why only the health department, the condition of almost all the departments is the same.” Another user asked, “If the entire hospital staff is dancing then who is taking care of the patients??”

Responding to the viral video, the Medical Superintendent of the hospital, Dr Prem Prakash told Amarujala “I received the video on Whatsapp from several places on Wednesday afternoon. It was a promotion party for four staff nurses, in which employees were seen dancing. The concerned employees have been instructed not to do such a thing in future.”

Meanwhile, CMO Dr Sandeep told the daily “It is wrong to do such activities in dress code in the hospital premises. An investigation will be conducted on the basis of the viral video. Action will also be taken against the culprits as per the rules.”

Also read- Lucknow Hospital hosts ICU wedding to fulfil critically ill patient’s wish to witness Daughters marriage, video goes viral

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Health Bulletin 16/ November/ 2024

Here are the top health stories for the day:

Rajasthan radiologist dies by suicide from anesthesia overdose

A Radiologist from Rajasthan committed suicide in his hotel room at Agra after connecting with his wife on a video-call. He reportedly told his wife on-call that he was “a guest for just two minutes”.

After this, he took his life by injecting himself with anaesthesia and died due to overdose. His body has been taken into custody by police and sent for post-mortem, News 18 has reported.

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MBBS: NMC grants extension for medical colleges to submit annual declarations

In a relief to medical colleges across the country who were asked to submit their Annual Declaration details/data of respective Institutions on National Medical Commission (NMC) portal as required in the NMC Act, 2019 and various other regulations, the NMC has now given them an extension to submit the required details.

Through a public notice, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced the extension of the last date for submission of details along with requisite fees including GST on the NMC portal till November 30, 2024.

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UPSC aspirant dies following alleged negligence at UP CHC, superintendent removed from duty

In an alleged case of medical negligence, a 21-year-old civil services aspirant tragically passed away after his family accused the medical staff at a community health centre (CHC) in Payagpur, Bahraich, of negligence. In response to the incident, the district administration has suspended the CHC Superintendent.

The deceased, identified as Priyanshu alias Ankit Jaiswal, a resident of Payagpur in Bahraich, had recently cleared the Civil Services (Prelim) Exam conducted by the UPSC, officials said Wednesday.

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Bengaluru doctor files complaint alleging harassment by former police partner

A Bengaluru-based doctor has filed a police complaint, accusing her former partner, a police Sub-Inspector of harassment and threats, sources said on Thursday.

The woman has alleged that the Sub-Inspector had “tortured” her to send nude pictures over mobile, the sources said, adding that she has submitted a complaint in this regard to Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayananda.

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MAMC Delhi Vacancies: Walk In Interview For SR Post, Check All Details Here

New Delhi: The Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), has announced vacancies for the Senior Resident post on a ad hoc basis of this Institution.

Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC) is a medical college in New Delhi, India affiliated with the University of Delhi and run by the Delhi government. It is named after an Indian freedom fighter and the first education minister of independent India Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. It was established in 1959 at Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg near Delhi Gate. Four hospitals attached to MAMC have a combined bed strength of 2800 beds and cater to millions in Delhi alone and many more from the surrounding states in north India.

MAMC Vacancy Details:

Total no. of vacancies – 03

The vacancies are in the Departments of Microbiology.

The date of Walk-In-Interview is the 19th November 2024.

Time for verification of documents: 10.00 to 12.00 PM noon

Time for Interview : 1.00 PM onwards

Venue:- Room No. 19, Ground Floor, Department of Microbiology, Pathology Block, Maulana Azad Medical College, 2 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi-110002.

For more details about Qualifications, Age, Pay Allowance, and much more, click on the given link
https://medicaljob.in/jobs.php?post_type=&job_tags=MAMC&location=&job_sector=all

Instructions for Eligible Candidates (how to apply):-

Suitable and desirous candidates fulfilling educational qualification/eligibility conditions should appear for a Walk-in-interview with their application along with original certificates and one set of attested photocopies of the relevant documents in support of Age, Qualification, Attempts, Mark sheet, Degree, DMC Registration, Category & Experience certificate etc. and two passport size photographs.

No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the interview. In case of any legal dispute, the jurisdiction of court will be Delhi/New Delhi. The Dean, MAMC reserves the right of any amendment, cancellation and charges of this advertisement in whole or in part, without assigning any reason.

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LIC expected to enter health insurance industry in 2025

New Delhi: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is expected to venture into the health insurance sector in 2025 by acquiring a stake in a standalone health insurance company. This move could significantly increase the market share of the country’s largest insurer, as per a report.

The industry of India’s health insurance is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of f 12.5 per cent from 1.3 lakh crore in 2024 to Rs 2.1 lakh crore in 2028, in terms of gross written premiums (GWP), according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

By capitalising on its existing customer base, the company’s expansion into the health insurance domain could significantly boost its market share in the insurance sector in the country, said GlobalData.

By acquiring a stake in a private, independent health insurance firm, LIC seeks to establish a strong foothold in the nation’s burgeoning health insurance industry, said Manogna Vangari, insurance analyst at GlobalData.

This strategy is consistent with LIC’s objective of retaining strategic participation while minimizing the risks inherent in majority ownership, Vangari added.

Last week, LIC MD and CEO Siddhartha Mohanty said the state-owned company will take a call on buying a stake in a standalone health insurer in the current financial year and “the groundworks are done”.

The government, along with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is keen to broaden the scope of health insurance, targeting universal coverage by 2047.

The entry of LIC into the health insurance arena is anticipated to significantly contribute to this initiative, given the corporation’s robust brand recognition and its expansive sales force, which exceeds 1.3 million agents, the report said.

“This strategic acquisition move of LIC is expected to be particularly fortuitous over the next five years, thereby increasing its market share over its competitors,” Vangari said.

Currently, there are seven standalone health insurance companies operating in the Indian health insurance market.

LIC reported a standalone net profit of Rs 7,621 crore for the July-September quarter (Q2) of the current financial year, which is 4 per cent lower than the corresponding figure of Rs 7,925 crore for the same quarter last year, according to a regulatory filing by the company.

Net premium income during the second quarter went up by 11 per cent to Rs 1.19 lakh crore, from Rs 1.07 lakh crore in the same period of the previous year.

Read also: LIC decreases stake in Aurobindo Pharma

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MBBS student from Telangana Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances In Philippines

Telangana- In an unfortunate incident, a young Telangana-based medico in the Philippines was recently found dead under suspicious circumstances in her hostel room.

The medico was identified as Snigdha, a resident of Medak district in Telangana. She was 20 years old and was pursuing her 2nd year of MBBS at the University of Perpetual Help-System in the Philippines. She went to Manila, Philippines two years ago to study MBBS.

The incident came to light when her classmates went to her room after midnight to wish her on her birthday and found her lying unconscious on the bed. They tried to wake her up but unfortunately, she did not respond. Seeing Snigdha in this condition, they immediately took her to the hospital, but she was declared dead.

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After getting to know about Snigdha’s death, her classmates immediately informed her father Rao. 

Speaking to the HT, the father said “We do not know what exactly had happened. In fact, today was Snigdha’s birthday. We received a call from one of her classmates at around 3.30 am saying that she was no more”. “She was always a bright and brave woman and a hardworking student. We do not know yet the exact cause of death”, he added.

Meanwhile, concerned about the tragic incident, Rao has appealed to the Indian government to assist in ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation into his daughter’s untimely death in the Philippines. He has also requested the Indian government to take up the matter with the embassy officials and ensure that his daughter’s body is brought back to India as soon as possible.

The Medical Dialogues team had previously reported about a medical student in Chennai who allegedly committed suicide in his hostel room near Porur in Chennai. He was a medical student studying in a private medical college in Chennai. 

Also Read: Medical Student in Chennai Allegedly commits suicide, investigation underway

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After HC order, Rajasthan NEET Counselling Board Cancels 100 MBBS Admissions At Pacific Medical College

Rajasthan- Recently, the admission of 100 MBBS students made at Pacific Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), Udaipur have been cancelled following the high court order. 100 students whose admissions were cancelled were given admission in the newly allotted seats through NEET UG counselling 2024.

On November 5, a single bench of the Rajasthan High Court, Jodhpur ordered the Rajasthan National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG) counselling board to cancel the admissions of 100 MBBS students of PMCH. The court has asked the college not to allow undergraduate medical students to attend classes.

In an interim order, a division bench of the Rajasthan High Court stayed a single bench order that allowed private medical colleges to increase the number of MBBS seats from 150 to 250. The allocation of these seats to students was made subject to the decision of the special appeal bench to be filed in the high court.
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that MBBS Students, who were admitted to Pacific Medical College, Bhilo ka Bedla this year, are facing uncertainty regarding their future as a Division bench of the Rajasthan High Court has overturned an earlier order of the High Court allowing an increase of MBBS seats at the institute. However, the HC bench comprising Justices Shree Chandrashekhar and Rekha Borana clarified that the students who have already deposited the fee with the Counselling Board, shall be at liberty to pray for a refund of the same and if any such prayer is made, the appellants/Counselling Board shall be under an obligation to refund the same with immediate effect.
Also Read:NMC vs Pacific Medical College: MBBS Students Facing Uncertainty as HC stays Ruling on additional Seats

In this regard, Rajasthan NEET UG (Medical/Dental) Counselling Board issued a notice, which states that “In compliance with the decision passed by the Single Bench of the Hon’ble High Court Jodhpur on 8th October 2024, 100 additional seats were provisionally allotted to Pacific Medical College and Hospital Udaipur by the Board, which were clearly allotted by describing them as Court Order seats and the allotment and joining made on the said seats were made subject to the decision of the DB Special Appeal to be filed in the Hon’ble High Court”.

“’In compliance with the interim order passed by the Hon’ble Rajasthan High Court Jodhpur on 05 November 2024, the admissions of the candidates who were admitted in compliance with the order of the single bench in Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Bheelon Ka Bedla, Udaipur are cancelled with immediate effect. Pacific Medical College and Hospital are directed not to allow the candidates admitted by court order to enter and attend the class. The total seats for MBBS students in Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur will be limited to 150. This order is subject to the order of the division bench petition’, the notice further added.

Moreover, through the notice, the counselling board has also said that, in compliance with the interim order of the Hon’ble High Court Jodhpur, if any student wants to get back the one-year tuition fee deposited with the board, he/she can apply for it in person to the chairman of NEET UG 2024.

To view the notice, click the link below

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/rajasthan-neet-ug-counselling-board-cancels-100-mbbs-students-admission-at-pmch-261039.pdf

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Good Job Dr Prashant Bharadwaj! Timely Intervention by Doctor saves passenger’s life mid-air

Mumbai: A potential heart attack aboard a Delhi-Mumbai IndiGo flight on Friday turned into a life-saving moment, thanks to the prompt intervention of Dr. Prashant Bharadwaj. As per accounts, the medical emergency occurred approximately 45 minutes before the flight was scheduled to land in Mumbai.

A man who suffered suspected heart attack onboard a Delhi-Mumbai flight on Friday was saved due to the timely intervention of a doctor, sources said. The incident took place when IndiGo flight 6E 6814 was in the air and about 45 minutes short of landing in Mumbai.

An IndiGo airline spokesperson said the passenger experienced breathlessness, and that the flight had a normal landing.

Dr Prashant Bharadwaj, a doctor with Tata Motors, was travelling to Mumbai for some work when he heard a scream asking for help.

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“A family member of the person who fell unconscious was calling for help. The crew asked for a doctor onboard and I immediately took my first aid box and rushed to the said passenger with some medications,” Bharadwaj told PTI.

The crew also brought along necessary first aid and the patient, who developed unconsciousness and low blood pressure apart from profuse sweating, was stabilised, he said.

“I sat with the affected passenger for the rest of the flight. He was asked to take further medical care upon landing,” the doctor said.

The airline spokesperson said the affected passenger was attended by the doctors at the airport.

Medical Dialogues team had earlier reported that a doctor of Western Command Hospital, Chandimandir onboard a Pune-Chandigarh flight saved the life of a 27-year-old critically ill man by resuscitating him and requesting an emergency landing in Mumbai.

Major Simrat Rajdeep Singh, a medical officer with the Western Command Hospital, Chandimandir (Haryana), said while he was travelling from Pune to Chandigarh by an Indigo flight on Monday, a co-passenger, who boarded in Goa, started experiencing respiratory distress mid-air-at-an-altitude of 39,000 feet. “I asked about the previous medical history of the patient, who was from Belgaum, from his brother who was also travelling with him. The medical reports showed the patient has small kidneys with poor renal function,” Singh.

Also Read:2 doctors save baby with breathing issues mid-air on Ranchi-Delhi Indigo flight

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Paras Health expands footprint in Punjab, opens 10th hospital in Ludhiana

Gurugram: Paras Health is all set to expand its footprint in the state of Punjab as its team performed the foundation stone laying ceremony for its forthcoming 500-bed hospital in Ludhiana today. The hospital plans to start operations in FY 2028 as part of its plan to expand its presence in North India and become the first hospital in the state of Punjab.

The facility is expected to be equipped with modern technology and equipment and offer multispeciality healthcare to the region.

With the addition of the Ludhiana facility, the total number of hospitals under the Paras umbrella will be 10, covering North India, Bihar, and Jharkhand & which would increase their bed capacity from 2,135 as of March 31, 2024, to 2,935 by March 31, 2029.

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Commenting on the new project, Dr Dharminder Nagar, MD, Paras Health said, “Paras Health is committed to providing accessible and quality healthcare ever since the first hospital became operational in 2006.

We are now looking to expand our services further in North India with this new 500-bed hospital in Ludhiana. I am especially glad to bring tertiary care to the people of Punjab, ensuring they receive advanced medical treatment close to home.”

Paras Health’s core focus is on providing specialized medical care in Tier 2 and 3 cities while seeking to strike a balance between providing quality healthcare services and affordability.

They offer several clinical specialties across their hospitals including cardiac sciences, oncology, neurosciences, gastro sciences, orthopedics, and joint replacement along with transplant programs including Liver, Kidney, and Bone Marrow.

Medical Dialogues Team had earlier reported that around three months ago Paras Health, has performed Bhumi Pujan for its forthcoming 300-bed hospital in the Gurugram. This new facility will be the second hospital under the umbrella of Paras Health in Gurugram, to be located in Sector 63-A. 

The ceremony was graced by the presence of Dr Dharminder Kumar Nagar, Managing Director of Paras Health, Mr Ankit Goel, Director Essel Infra LLP, Dr Kapil Garg, Director and Dr Santy Sajan, Group Chief Operating Officer, Paras Health.

Also Read:Paras Healthcare lays foundation stone of 300-bed Hospital in Gurugram

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