Medical Education was an Open Business Before NEET: J P Nadda
Health Minister J P Nadda stated that medical education was a den of corruption before the introduction of NEET, with PG seats being sold for Rs 8-13 crore each. He emphasized NEET's role in curbing corruption and ensuring fairness in medical admissions.
India's Doctor-Population Ratio Surpasses WHO Standard
The doctor-population ratio in India is now 1:836, surpassing the WHO standard of 1:1000, according to Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel. The National Medical Commission reports over 13 lakh registered allopathic doctors.
29,000+ Hospitals Empanelled Under Ayushman Bharat
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda informed the Lok Sabha that over 29,000 hospitals, including 12,625 private ones, have been empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat scheme as of June 30. Hospitals have signed MoUs with State Health Agencies, and beneficiaries can seek grievance redressal through multiple channels.
Nadda: WHO Fitness Report on India Based on Limited Data
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda pointed out that the WHO's report on India's physical fitness is based on data from just three states and one UT, questioning its methodology. The government promotes health through initiatives like the 'Fit India Movement.'
SC on NEET-UG 2024: No Systematic Breach Found
The Supreme Court of India upheld the NEET-UG 2024 examination, citing no systematic breach of its sanctity despite concerns of a paper leak. A panel led by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan will review and recommend reforms for the National Testing Agency.
Government Spends Rs 36,397 Crore on Covid Vaccine Procurement
The Indian government has spent Rs 36,397.65 crore on procuring Covid vaccines for free distribution under the National Covid Vaccination Programme. As of July 29, 2024, 220.68 crore vaccine doses have been administered across the country.
MSMEs in Pharma Must Invest in Technology: Pharmexcil DG
Raja Bhanu, Pharmexcil's Director General, stressed the importance of technology investment for MSMEs to uphold quality standards and boost India's global pharmaceutical dominance at the ET Pharma Next Gen LabCon event.
India to Donate USD 85 Million to Medicine Centre in Gujarat
India has committed USD 85 million over ten years to support the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Gujarat. This funding aims to enhance traditional medicine practices, promote global health, and support sustainable development goals.
Study Finds Strains of Tuberculosis That Are Most Infectious
A recent study led by Harvard Medical School reveals that certain strains of tuberculosis are more infectious based on the shared geographic background between the human host and the pathogen.
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