West Bengal Nipah Virus Update: Infected Nurses Recover, No New Cases Detected
The two confirmed patients, a male and a female nurse working at a private hospital in Barasat, have both tested negative for the virus as of Jan 30.
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20 AIIMS Institutes Form Pan-India Research Consortium to Boost Medical Innovation
The primary goal of this “mega-consortium” is to conduct large-scale, multi-centric clinical trials that were previously difficult for single institutes to manage.
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Padma Shri Prof. Dr. J.S. Guleria Passes Away at 98: Tributes Pour in for the Pioneer of Indian Clinical Medicine
Dr. Guleria was the former Dean and Professor at the AIIMS New Delhi, where he spent decades shaping the future of healthcare in India.
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Padma Awards 2026: 2 Padma Bhushans and 12 Padma Shris Announced in Medicine Category
The Government of India has conferred the two prestigious awards, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, on 15 individuals in the field of medicine.
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Karnataka Govt to Replace Medical Health Officers with Engineers in Civic Bodies
The decision has triggered immediate backlash from the medical fraternity, former mayors, and councilors.
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Intern Brutally Beaten by Warden and security guards at Dr. KNS Medical College, Barabanki
The altercation allegedly began as a dispute over basic amenities when an intern attempted to use hostel facilities to bathe due to a water shortage in their own block.
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Shocking: Desperate for MBBS Seat, UP Man Cuts Off Own leg to Fake Disability
Authorities discovered a diary in his possession where he had vowed to obtain MBBS admission in 2026 “at any cost.”
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Mumbai Medical College Ragging: Student Allegedly Forced to Offer Namaz; Two Suspended
The student was stopped in the hostel corridor and coerced into offering namaz (Islamic prayers) against her will.
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ESIC Faridabad Strike: Resident Doctors Suspend OPDs Over Admin’s “Abusive Behavior”
The protest was triggered by an alleged incident of verbal abuse and unprofessional conduct by a senior administrative official towards a resident doctor.
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End of Autonomy? : Telangana Doctors Unite Against Govt Interference in Telangana Medical Council
Leaders allege this is a “backdoor attempt” to control the council’s disciplinary powers and stall its ongoing anti-quackery drive, which has recently targeted politically connected unqualified practitioners.
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Dr. Rashmi Verma Suicide Case: Health Ministry Intervenes, High-Level Probe Ordered at AIIMS BHOPAL
Dr. Verma was admitted to the hospital following a suicide attempt in which she injected herself with a high dose of an anesthetic agent
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Siddipet Medical College Intern Allegedly Dies by Suicide; Police probe underway
Allegedly, She attempted to end her life on Saturday (Jan 3) by injecting herself with a toxic substance.
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Study: 86% of Medical Students Use AI Chatbots; Experts Warn of “Hallucinated” Data
only about 16% of students actually cross-check the AI-generated information with standard medical textbooks or journals.
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Public Safety: Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Formulations; Standard 100mg Doses Still Allowed
The primary reason cited for the ban is the risk of severe hepatotoxicity and liver failure associated with high doses of the drug.
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Jaipur Doctors Remove 7 Toothbrushes and 2 Wrenches from Man’s Stomach
Doctors suspect the patient suffers from a psychiatric condition, possibly Pica syndrome, which causes a compulsion to swallow non-food items.
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Inspiring: 50-Year-Old Bharatpur Doctor Lifts 442kg at World Powerlifting Championship
Dr. Singh, who serves as the HOD of the TB department at Raj Bahadur Memorial (RBM) Government Hospital, competed in the 120 kg weight category and lifted a combined total of 442 kg to secure the victory.
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Gorakhpur MBBS Student Expelled After Failing First Year for 11 Years; NMC Rules in Focus
The student, nicknamed “Daroga” on campus, reportedly appeared for his first-year examinations only once, failing all papers. Following this initial failure, he stopped attempting the exams altogether
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Top Delhi Medical Colleges, Including AIIMS, Fail ‘Drug-Free Campus’ Audit: RTI
The NMC had previously mandated the formation of “Anti-Drug Squads” and vigilance committees in hostels to monitor and prevent substance use.
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Healthcare Crisis in Himachal: IGMC Doctors on Mass Leave Today; Threaten Indefinite Strike from Tomorrow
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has stated there is “no place for threats” and that the doctor was terminated based on a fair inquiry finding him guilty of assault.
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IMA NATCON 2025: Historic 100th National Conference Begins Tomorrow in Ahmedabad with 5,000+ Doctors
The three-day conference (Dec 26–28) will feature a robust scientific program with subject experts, including 35 guest speakers from the USA.
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Real-Life Heroes: Kerala Doctors Perform Emergency Roadside Surgery with Razor and Straw
Three doctors – Dr. Thomas Peter, Dr. Didiya, and Dr. Manoop – acted instantly. Using a razor blade and a drinking straw, they managed to open his airway.
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Govt Spends ₹30-35 Lakh Per MBBS Seat: JP Nadda Tells Students ‘You Owe It to Society’ at KGMU Convocation”
He remarked that while students are free to go abroad, they can “no longer complain about a lack of facilities” in India as a justification.
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IGMC Shimla Doctor Terminated After Video of Him Punching A Patient Goes Viral
The decision was based on a report by a detailed inquiry committee, which concluded that while both parties were responsible for the escalation
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Gopalganj Model Hospital Power Cut: Patients Treated Under Mobile Flashlights Amid Blackout
Eyewitnesses reported that attendants had to hold up mobile phones while doctors attended to the sick and injured.
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KGMU ‘Love Jihad’ Allegation: Resident Doctor Attempts Suicide Over Forced Religious Conversion
The complaint further alleges that the accused had already married another Hindu girl in February after converting her religion and had concealed this fact.
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Health Ministry Declares Non-Generic Prescriptions ‘Professional Misconduct’
While the stricter 2023 NMC regulations remain suspended, the Ministry clarified that doctors are still legally bound by the 2002 Ethics Code
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“Medicines Are Not Groceries”: Doctors Flag “Ghost Prescriptions” and AMR Risk in 10-Minute Delivery of Medicines
AIOCD has flagged the use of “Ghost Prescriptions”, a practice where apps allegedly use algorithms or 30-second “tick-box” consultations to generate instant, unverified prescriptions.
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Speeding Car Kills 19-Year-Old MBBS Student in Hyderabad; Father Grievously Injured
A tragic accident took place on the outskirts of Hyderabad near RTC Colony in Hayatnagar.
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Much Hyped “WHO Recommended Doctor-Population Ratio of 1:1000” Isn’t Real; Here’s The Truth
Instead of looking at doctors in isolation, the WHO recommends a composite density of health workers (Doctors + Nurses + Midwives).
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AIIMS Released Shortlisted Candidates List For INI SS January 2026, check here
The departmental assessment is scheduled from December 9, 2025, to December 13, 2025.
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