Revised guidelines for Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum

CBME Curriculum shall follow the direction whereby In subjects that have two papers, the learner must secure minimum 40% of marks in aggregate (both papers together) to pass in the said subject. A candidate shall obtain 50% marks in aggregate and 60:40 (minimum) or 40:60 (minimum) in University conducted examination separately in Theory and in Practical (practical includes; practical/clinical and viva voce) in order to be declared as passed in that subject.

NMC publishes email id to send appeals

NMC has informed all concerned colleges/appellants are that all appeals (along with relevant documents), against the orders of Boards under the Commission may be preferred by Dean/Principal of the Medical College/ appellant to the Commission by addressing to Chairman, NMC via EMAIL ONLY at ‘nmc_appeal@nmc.org.in’ with the requisite documents.

DCI circular regarding uploading the details of students admitted in MDS/PG Diploma Course(s) at Dental Colleges for the academic session 2023-24

It has come to notice that some dental colleges upload the details of students who are not admitted in their college, because of which the college where the student has actually taken admission is unable to upload the details. Colleges are hereby strictly warned to upload the details of only the genuine and bonafide admissions of their college. The onus of furnishing true, correct and authentic information is upon the college concerned and in case of furnishing any wrong / incorrect information, it shall be open to DCI to initiate action against / penalize the college.

AYUSH Regional Review Meeting of North Eastern States

During the meeting, all participating states, including Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura, presented detailed presentations on the state of Ayush and the progress of leading Ayush programs under implementation. Health Ministers from Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Tripura actively participated in the brainstorming session.

Indian Air Force Joins “Ni-kshay Mitra” Scheme in Commitment to TB Elimination

To signify their commitment to this cause, the Indian Air Force organized an event at the Central TB Division, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, in Delhi on August 23, 2023. The IAF team, led by Air Marshal RK Anand VSM, Air Officer-in-charge Administration, officially handed over a contribution of Rs 46 lakhs.

National AIDS Control Program Review Meeting in Agra

The National AIDS and STD Control Program (NACP) is currently in its fifth phase, aiming to reduce new HIV infections and AIDS-related mortality while also eliminating the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS in society. Several initiatives were highlighted, including the National AIDS toll-free helpline, lifetime free ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) services, free lifelong antiretroviral (ARV) medicines for people living with HIV, and various counseling and diagnostic services.

Mizoram Pioneers Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Microsite

Under this initiative, all healthcare facilities in Mizoram, including private clinics, small hospitals, and laboratories, will be equipped to offer digital health services to patients. This transformation is set to revolutionize healthcare delivery by leveraging technology to provide secure and efficient health services.