Health Ministry

Health Ministry Finalises Names Of National Medical Commission (NMC) Members

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday October 15, 2019

The National Medical Commission (NMC), which will replace the Medical Council of India (MCI).

In Crackdown On Sugar, Singapore To Ban Ads For Most Unhealthy Drinks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday October 11, 2019

Singapore will become the first country in the world to ban ads for the most unhealthy sugary drinks in its latest move to combat rising diabetes rates, the health ministry said Thursday.

Up To 10 Years' Jail Proposed For Violence Against Doctors In Draft Bill

India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar MIshra, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday September 3, 2019

Anyone who attacks a doctor at a hospital may be jailed for up to 10 years or fined Rs 10 lakh, according to a draft bill the Health Ministry has prepared to deal with rising cases of assault on doctors while they are at work.

17 Children In Spain Get "Werewolf Syndrome" In Medicine Mix-Up

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 28, 2019

At least 17 children developed so-called "werewolf syndrome" in a major medicine mix-up in Spain, the health ministry said Wednesday.

Pregnancy Law Will Be Tweaked Soon, Centre Tells Madras High Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 9, 2019

The central government on Thursday informed the Madras High Court bench here that the Health Ministry will again initiate the process for amending the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.

With NMC Bill, Almost 75% Medical Seats Would Be Available At Reasonable Fees: Health Ministry

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday August 6, 2019

The government said nearly 50% of the total MBBS seats in the country are in government colleges, which have nominal fees and of the remaining seats, 50% would be regulated by the NMC.

NMC Bill's Mid-Level Community Health Provider An Interim Option: Health Ministry

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday August 6, 2019

Rajya Sabha passed the NMC Bill on August 1 for replacing the corruption-plagued Medical Council of India (MCI) with a new body, in what was described by the government as one of the biggest reforms for medical education in the country.

19 Dead, 30 Injured In Car Explosion In Cairo: Egypt Health Ministry

World News | Reuters | Monday August 5, 2019

Nineteen people died and 30 were injured in an explosion resulting from a car crash in central Cairo, Egypt's health ministry said early this morning.There was no official statement indicating that the explosion was an attack

Disciplinary Action Against Striking Doctors, Warns Health Ministry

India News | ANI | Saturday August 3, 2019

The health ministry had given an ultimatum till 11 am today that those who are not present in their respective department to treat patients will have to face a serious action by the administration.

Government Doctors Are Not Allowed Private Practice: Health Ministry

Jobs | NDTV Education Team | Friday July 26, 2019

As per Central Health Service (CHS) Rules, 2014, persons appointed to CHS shall not be allowed private practice of any kind whatsoever including any consultation and laboratory practice, according to Ministry of Health.

2,158 Medical Postgraduate Seats Have Increased: Health Ministry

Education | Edited by Maitree Baral | Friday July 26, 2019

"A total of 72 government medical colleges in 21 states and Union Territories have been approved for increasing 4,058 postgraduate seats," said Ashwini Kumar Choubey.

5,200 Medical Seats Increased For EWS Quota: Health Ministry

Education | Edited by Shihabudeen Kunju S | Tuesday July 23, 2019

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has increased 5,200 MBBS seats under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) reservation quota medical colleges, according to Minister of State Ashwini Kumar Choubey.

Scrap NEET PG, MBBS Final Exam Enough For MD Or MS Admissions: Health Ministry Bill

Education | Press Trust of India | Sunday July 14, 2019

The amendment has been incorporated in the revised draft National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill which would be sent to the Cabinet soon, official sources told PTI.

Panel Formed To Draft Central Law For Checking Violence Against Doctors

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday July 13, 2019

The Union Health Ministry has entrusted an eight-member sub-committee with the task of drafting a central law to check violence against doctors and other medical professionals, a long-standing demand of the medical fraternity.

Health Ministry Forms Panel To Consider Central Law For Doctors' Security

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 10, 2019

The Union Health Ministry has formed a 10-member committee to examine the "pros and cons" of bringing a central legislation against assault on doctors on duty and violence in clinical establishments.