Category: Medical News
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India’s Heatwave Becoming a Public Health Emergency
India is witnessing increasingly intense and prolonged heatwaves every year, and health experts now warn that extreme heat is no longer just a seasonal discomfort but a serious public health emergency. Rising temperatures across several states are affecting millions of people, leading to dehydration, heat strokes, respiratory problems, and even deaths. With climate change making…
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New TB Vaccines Bring Hope to India
Tuberculosis (TB) still remains one of India’s biggest health challenges. But now, two new vaccine candidates — VPM1002 and Immuvac — are giving researchers fresh hope in the fight against the disease.Recent phase-3 trial results suggest these vaccines could help reduce severe forms of TB, especially in children and high-risk groups. Why TB Is Still…
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Another assault on Female Orthopedics Resident within a week | RDA JNMCH AMU Calls for Indefinite Strike
The recent assault at the Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMCH), AMU Trauma Centre on the night of 5th May marks yet another alarming breach of safety within hospital premises. An on-duty female Orthopedics resident was punched in the face in the plaster room, while another resident was also physically attacked, sustaining a fracture of the…
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NMC revises UGMSR Guidelines 2023 | Deletes 2 Clauses and Amends 1 Clause
Guidelines under Regulation 10 of the Establishment of New Medical Institutions, Starting of New Medical Courses, Increase of Seats for Existing Courses & Assessment and Rating Regulation 2023 in short (UG-MSR 2023) The Medical Bulletin
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STS ICMR 2026 | Call for Proposals Started
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited applications for the Short Term Studentship (STS) 2026 programme, aimed at promoting research aptitude among undergraduate medical and dental students across the country. The programme provides students an opportunity to undertake short-term biomedical and public health research projects under faculty guidance. As per the revised STS…
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NBEMS Makes BCBR Course Mandatory for DNB/DrNB Trainees to Appear in Final Theory Examinations
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has made the Basic Course in Biomedical Research (BCBR) mandatory for all DNB and DrNB trainees admitted from the 2025 admission batch onwards. Completion of the course will now be a prerequisite for appearing in the Final Theory Examination. As per the notification, all candidates will…
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NEET UG 2026: Strict Leave Ban Imposed, but Root Causes of Exam Malpractice Remain Unaddressed
The National Medical Commission, following directions from the Ministry of Education, has instructed all medical colleges to ensure strict vigilance and uphold the integrity of NEET (UG) 2026, to be conducted on 3 May 2026 by the National Testing Agency. In light of past instances of medical students being involved in activities compromising exam sanctity,…
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Rise of Antibiotic Resistance in India
Antibiotics have been one of the greatest discoveries in modern medicine. They have helped treat bacterial infections that were once considered life-threatening and have made surgeries, organ transplants, and cancer treatments much safer. However, the growing misuse and overuse of antibiotics has now led to a serious global health concern known as antibiotic resistance. In…
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Digital Watch on Drugs: India to Track Narcotics End-to-End
The Government of India is planning a centralized digital platform to monitor controlled drugs across the supply chain under the NDPS framework. Cleared by the Drug Consultative Committee (DCC), the system aims to enable real-time tracking and strengthen coordination among regulatory authorities, addressing long-standing concerns regarding diversion, misuse, and gaps in oversight mechanisms. 🔗 –…
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Residents Like Pilots: Panel Pushes for Regulated Duty Hours
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended that resident doctors’ duty hours be structured on the lines of pilots to reduce fatigue-related errors and enhance patient safety. The panel observed that prolonged working hours, inadequate rest, and continuous duty schedules adversely affect both resident well-being and quality of patient care. Key points: Recommendation for regulated duty…