Health Bulletin 04/April/2026
Here are the top health stories for the day:India Has 1.28 Lakh MBBS, 68,175 PG Seats: Government Informs ParliamentIndia has 1,28,976 MBBS seats and 68,175 postgraduate medical seats for the…
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NMC Provides Additional Opportunity for FMGE Eligibility Certificate Applications, Check Details
Through a recent notice, the Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has given one more opportunity for applications for Eligibility Certificates by foreign medical…
Patna: Accused arrested for Rs 10 lakh extortion threat to Paediatrician
Patna: In connection with an extortion (rangdari) threat demanding Rs 10 lakh from an eminent paediatrician, Patna police arrested the accused from Ramakrishnanagar on Friday, after tracing the threatening calls…
CM Sukhu inaugurates nuclear medicine block at IGMC Shimla
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Nuclear Medicine Block at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, aimed at strengthening advanced healthcare services across the state.He…
India Has 1.28 Lakh MBBS, 68,175 PG Seats: Government Informs Parliament
India has 1,28,976 MBBS seats and 68,175 postgraduate medical seats for the academic year 2025-26, Union Minister of State for Health Smt Anupriya Patel informed the Lok Sabha, citing data…
Over 200 hospitals in Telangana served notices for violations
Hyderabad: The Telangana Fire Department has issued notices to at least 230 hospitals across the city for not complying with mandatory fire safety norms, particularly in buildings exceeding 15 metres.…
Emcure Pharma Cuts Poviztra Price by 55%, Starting Dose Now Rs 3,999 per Month
New Delhi: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited has announced a major price reduction of up to 55% for the starting dose of its weight management drug Poviztra (semaglutide injection), aiming to improve…
US Slaps 100% Tariff on Patented Drug Imports from India, Generics Spared for Now
New Delhi: The United States has introduced sweeping trade measures targeting patented pharmaceutical imports and certain metal products after President Donald Trump signed two key executive actions, imposing a 100…
FMGs allege registration delays despite NMC guidelines, 430 await clearance in Maharashtra
New Delhi: After the National Medical Commission issued clear guidelines on eligibility for foreign medical graduates (FMGs), thousands of FMGs across the country are still unable to start medical practice…
UPSSSC to Hold Pharmacist Main Exam on June 21 for 564 Vacancies
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has announced important updates regarding the Pharmacist (Bheshajik) Recruitment 2026, including the schedule of the main examination and details of the…