Health Bulletin 02/January/2026
Here are the top health stories for the day: NMC Approves 171 Additional PG Medical Seats After Appeals The National Medical Commission has approved an additional 171 postgraduate seats after…
January 2026
After IGMC incident, Himachal Govt announces behaviour-based rewards for doctors
Shimla: Following the doctor-patient brawl incident at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla, which recently ended and was resolved after both parties apologised to each other, the…
Chaos at Cooper Hospital: Mob vandalises property after patient declared dead
Mumbai: Tension broke out at Dr R. N. Cooper Municipal General Hospital after a mob of around 40-50 people created a ruckus and vandalised the hospital property after a 40-year-old…
AI must complement, not replace doctors: NMC Chairperson
New Delhi: NMC Chairperson and NBEMS President Dr Abhijat Sheth recently pointed out that artificial intelligence will play an important role in healthcare but cautioned against over-dependence on it, stressing…
Haripad Taluk Hospital dialysis unit shut down after two patient deaths
Alappuzha: Following the deaths of two patients who underwent dialysis at Haripad taluk hospital, allegations of medical negligence have emerged, prompting the Kerala Health Department to shut down the dialysis…
FOGSI Consensus Redefines Endometriosis Care with Oral GnRH Antagonist, Elagolix
In a new key clinical update in endometriosis management, the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) has released an expert consensus outlining the role of Elagolix. The…
Koppal medical officer accused of destroying evidence in gang rape case
Koppal: A doctor working at a government hospital in Karnataka’s Koppal district has been booked for allegedly tampering with crucial medical evidence in a gang rape case. The Karnataka police…
Millet-Based Diets may improve Metabolic Health in Type 2 Diabetes Patients, suggests study
Researchers have found in a new study that consumption of millet-based foods may improve glycemic response and LDL-cholesterol levels in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Millet type and…
Yoga Improves Lung Function in Children with Asthma: Study
Researchers have found in a new study that Yoga as a complementary therapy, significantly enhances pulmonary function in children with asthma, with measurable improvements observed at both 6 and 12…
Evidence-based recommendations empower clinicians to manage epilepsy in pregnancy
For the first time, clinicians have access to a clear, evidence-based roadmap for adjusting antiseizure medication doses during pregnancy and after childbirth. The strategies, practiced by a group of leading…