Health Bulletin 13/ April/ 2024

Here are the top medical news for the day:

Delhi government’s outdated essential medicines list has more drugs than national, WHO lists
The Essential Medicine List (EML) managed by the Delhi government comprises 806 drugs and 1,520 formulations, a figure comparable to the World Health Organisation’s list. However, it hasn’t been updated since 2016, leading to concerns over medicine shortages in government facilities. 

Delhi boy swallows ₹5-coin, doctor’s timely intervention saves his life

Amidst the hustle and bustle of Delhi’s Moolchand Hospital, a young boy’s life hung in the balance after he accidentally swallowed a five-rupee coin. Shubham Mishra, son of Umashankar Mishra, found himself in a precarious situation when the coin lodged itself in his throat, posing a potentially fatal risk. Despite the absence of symptoms, an X-ray revealed the alarming truth: a currency coin lay nestled within his stomach.

Swift action was imperative, and Dr. Rishi Raman, leading a dedicated team at Moolchand Hospital, stepped up to the challenge. With precision and expertise, they administered anesthesia and performed the delicate Roth net procedure to extract the coin, averting a tragedy that loomed dangerously close.
How to appoint HoDs in Central Govt hospitals, associated medical colleges?
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently notified the latest guidelines for appointing the Head of the Departments (HoDs) in three Central Government Hospitals and associated medical colleges.

Releasing an Office Memorandum (OM) on 28.03.2024, the Ministry notified about the rules regarding the composition of the Standing Selection Committee, and the tenure of the said Committee. Apart from this, the latest guidelines also include details about the process of selecting HoDs, eligibility criteria for applying to the posts of HoDs, qualifications and experience required to be eligible to apply, details of how to apply, selection of a panel of candidates by the committee, details of the panel, eligibility for consideration by the selection committee etc.

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