NMC Issues Advisory for Safe Work Environment in Medical Colleges

The advisory emphasizes the importance of developing comprehensive safety policies encompassing the entire campus, including OPDs, wards, casualty areas, hostels, and residential quarters. Adequate lighting, CCTV surveillance, and robust security measures are deemed essential for ensuring the safety of all staff members.

Report of the National Task Force on Mental Health and Well-being of Medical Students

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has published the Report of the National Task Force on Mental Health and Well-being of Medical Students. The report emphasizes that Medical colleges, as centers of learning and healthcare, have a crucial role to play in addressing mental health. The formation of the National Task Force on Mental Health and Well-being of Medical Students was a step towards prioritizing the mental health of future doctors.