Yoga for One Earth, One Health: NMC issues notice for medical colleges for International Yoga day celebrations

New Delhi- The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and by Ministry of AYUSH is going to hold the 10th Anniversary of International Day of Yoga for the academic year 2025 on 21st June 2025. In this regard, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued a public notice for all medical colleges detailing the important details on the celebration.

The celebration of International Day of Yoga (IDY) is held annually on 21st June. The event aims to generate awareness about Yoga’s vast potential in improving overall health and wellbeing and to inculcate the practice of Yoga among the citizens of the country. Yoga is a vital part of comprehensive primary healthcare at Ayushman Arogya Mandir (AAM), and group sessions are regularly being conducted at AAM to promote holistic health. Moreover, mass demonstrations are organized on IDY every year for wide dissemination of the benefits of practicing Yoga.

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Meanwhile, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the IDY. Therefore, as per the Ministry of AYUSH’s communication, the theme of IDY 2025 is ‘Yoga for One Earth, One Health’ . Instructions have been issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and by Ministry of AYUSH to observe Yoga Sangam event (IDY 2025) on 21st June 2025, the notice informed.

On this, NMC further informed that the Government is making all out efforts to track / recognise each event, by offering the facility of pre-event registration on the Yoga Portal of Ministry of AYUSH and for sharing the details / pictures / media of the events organised. In addition, a link has been provided for publicity collaterals, banners etc on IDY 2025, as received from Ministry of AYUSH, through which pre-event publicity, trainings & communication can be accessed.

Hence, all the Medical Colleges/Institutions under the administrative domain of NMC are requested to accordingly observe Yoga Sangam event (IDY 2025) on 21st June 2025. It is requested to share the report of the events held on 21st June 2025 and the no. of participants same day by 11 o’clock with 2 HD quality photographs to NMC on google form link.

To view the public notice, click the link below

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/10th-international-day-of-yoga-on-21st-june-2025-nmc-issues-guidelines-290115.pdf

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Assam Medical Student Attacked at Sikkim Manipal Hostel

Assam- In a shocking incident, a medical student from Assam was allegedly attacked by a group of 7 to 8 youths inside a hostel of Sikkim Manipal Medical College at around 8 pm on Friday night. The incident has raised serious concerns about student safety and campus security.

The incident has been captured in CCTV footage, in which it can be clearly seen that some students are attacking another student. Although a security guard was trying to save the student, however, he was overpowered by the attackers.

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According to NortheastLive Media, the Sikkim Manipal administration is yet to issue any official statement on the incident. Along with this, the Gangtok SP has confirmed that no FIR has been filed yet, but assured that the case will be thoroughly investigated to find out the facts.

Moreover, the Manipal administration has also claimed to have no prior knowledge of the incident. However, the silence of the authorities continues to raise questions. Meanwhile, the condition of the student has not been disclosed, and further information is awaited as the situation unfolds.

Few months back, Medical Dialogues reported a case where a female Compulsory Rotating Medical Intern (CRMI) from Government Sivaganga Medical College Hospital (SMCH) was allegedly ambushed by an unidentified man while returning to her hostel after completing her night duty at the hospital.

According to her colleagues, the attacker, believed to be an outsider, attempted to gag her with a piece of cloth. However, she was rescued when a relative of a hospital staff member, who witnessed the incident, tried to confront the accused on his bike, but the accused fled the scene. 

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Patient in ICU allegedly sedated, raped by nursing staff at Alwar Hospital

Alwar: A 32-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a nursing staff inside the ICU of Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College in Alwar on the night of June 4. In response, the hospital authorities have constituted a team to investigate the matter.

The woman was admitted to the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College in Alwar’s industrial area.

According to the news report, the accused administered an injection to sedate the woman and then sexually harassed her.

The woman regained consciousness in the morning and informed her family members about the incident.

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The woman’s husband alleged that the hospital administration is trying to cover up the case.

As per a media report in the TOI, according to police, the woman had been admitted on June 2 for a tubectomy. After her surgery on June 4, she was shifted to the ICU. Her husband alleged in his complaint that around 11 pm that night, a guard told him to wait outside. Between 1.30 am and 2.30 am, the guard and a male staffer said his wife was experiencing injection side effects and needed him. After he helped her lie down again, he was asked to leave.

However, when the victim informed the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) City about the incident, the ADM directed the police to take immediate action.

The police have registered a case and taken the victim’s statement under Section 164 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The victim’s medical examination has also been conducted, reports PTI.

The Dean of the Medical College, Dr Asim Das, stated that an investigation team has been formed to look into the incident and will submit its report by Saturday.

He assured that strict action will be taken against the accused if found guilty.

The hospital administration has also instructed to preserve all CCTV footage and will cooperate with the investigating agency.

The incident has raised serious concerns about the safety and security of patients in hospitals. The police are investigating the matter and trying to identify the accused.

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Muzaffarnagar doctor arrested for allegedly sexually harassing patient

Muzaffarnagar: A doctor has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a 19-year-old woman patient during a medical check-up at his clinic in a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, police said on Saturday. 

According to the PTI report, police said she was harassed and raped at the clinic and when the woman complained about it, the doctor who is also a former BJP mandal president was thrashed by locals. 

According to the complaint lodged by the victim, she visited the clinic with her younger brother due to illness.

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She alleged she was taken alone into the clinic where the doctor allegedly sexually harassed her during a check-up and raped her.  

When she resisted, her 15-year-old younger brother protested but was beaten up by the doctor, police said, reports PTI.

Circle Officer (CO) Ravishankar informed reporters on Sunday that police registered a case against the doctor under relevant sections of the BNS, leading to his arrest.

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that a Post Graduate Trainee (PGT) doctor from Kolkata Medical College and Hospital was arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a woman under the false promise of marriage, a police officer said. The accused has been identified as a resident of Malda, working at the Kolkata Medical College and Hospital. 

The woman, a resident of North Bengal and working in the area, lodged her complaint with the Patuli police station, based on which the accused PGT doctor was picked up from the hospital premises, he said.  

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New Study Backs AHA PREVENT Equations, Highlights Added Value of Lipoprotein(a) in Predicting Heart Risk

USA: A new large-scale analysis has validated the effectiveness of the American Heart Association’s (AHA) recently developed PREVENT equations in predicting cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, even among individuals with elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]. The study, published in JAMA Cardiology and led by Dr. Harpreet S. Bhatia from the University of California, San Diego, provides insights into how these equations perform and the added predictive value of Lp(a) in specific populations.     

“The analysis of two large cohort studies showed that the new PREVENT equations were reliable in predicting heart disease risk, even for people with high levels of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)],” the researchers noted. They added, “However, having elevated Lp(a) was still linked to a higher chance of heart-related problems. These results suggest that including Lp(a) in risk assessments could help improve predictions, especially for certain groups of people.”

The analysis combined data from two well-known population-based cohorts—the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA) and the UK Biobank (UKB)—comprising over 314,000 individuals without prior cardiovascular disease. Researchers aimed to assess whether incorporating Lp(a), a known independent risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), could further refine risk estimates offered by the new PREVENT equations.

The key findings include the following:

  • Individuals with elevated Lp(a) levels (≥125 nmol/L) had a 30% higher risk of ASCVD, CHD, heart failure, and total cardiovascular disease compared to those with lower levels.
  • This increased risk associated with elevated Lp(a) was consistent across both the MESA and UK Biobank cohorts.
  • Lp(a), though not included in the original PREVENT equations, contributed to modest improvements in cardiovascular risk prediction.
  • The benefit of adding Lp(a) was more noticeable among individuals classified as low or borderline risk using traditional methods.
  • Risk classification improved most significantly in those previously identified as borderline risk when Lp(a) was included.
  • The PREVENT equations accurately predicted 10-year cardiovascular event rates across all risk groups, regardless of Lp(a) status.
  • Individuals with high Lp(a) consistently showed worse cardiovascular outcomes, reinforcing its potential as a meaningful risk marker.
  • Net reclassification improvement (NRI) analysis showed a category-free NRI of 0.058 and a categorical NRI of 0.006 upon adding Lp(a).
  • These improvements, though modest, were statistically significant and most evident in low- and high-risk individuals for CHD.

These findings highlight the need to consider Lp(a) in personalized cardiovascular risk assessments. While the PREVENT equations are robust and reliable on their own, incorporating Lp(a) could fine-tune risk prediction in select groups, helping clinicians make more tailored treatment decisions.

The researchers concluded, “The study reinforces the predictive strength of the AHA PREVENT model and underscores Lp(a)’s independent role in cardiovascular risk. As precision medicine continues to evolve, such markers may increasingly inform individualized care strategies—especially in those whose risks might otherwise be underestimated.”

Reference:

Bhatia HS, Ambrosio M, Razavi AC, et al. AHA PREVENT Equations and Lipoprotein(a) for Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Insights From MESA and the UK Biobank. JAMA Cardiol. Published online June 04, 2025. doi:10.1001/jamacardio.2025.1603

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