RG Kar Case: CBI investigates six more doctors in financial irregularities case

Kolkata: Six additional doctors from the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata are now under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with alleged multi-crore financial irregularities at the facility. 

According to an IANS report, sources aware of the development said that these six doctors who have come under the scanner of the central agency are in addition to the former and controversial principal of R. G. Kar Sandip Ghosh and his confidant house staff attached to the same hospital Ashish Pandey, who had already been arrested by the CBI officials in the financial irregularities case and are already in judicial custody in this connection.

Sources said that the CBI officials are also considering intimating the West Bengal government about their findings against these six doctors so that the state government can remove them from their respective chairs for a fair investigation.

Also Read:Financial Irregularities at RG Kar Hospital: CBI identifies 3 Business Entities in FIR

Earlier, the CBI interrogated some of these six doctors as suspects.

The sources added that the investigating officials have also secured some crucial documents that point towards the involvement of these six doctors in the financial irregularities case.

The main charges in the financial irregularities case include manipulation in the tendering process at the hospital to award contracts to ineligible contractors against hefty commissions, illegally getting the infrastructure-related jobs of the hospital done by private outsourced agencies bypassing the state public works department, smuggling bio-medical wastes and selling of organs of unidentified bodies coming to the hospital morgue in an open market, news agency IANS reported.

Sandip Ghosh is being probed by CBI both in the financial irregularities case as well as the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R. G. Kar in August.

Besides the CBI, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) is also conducting a parallel probe into the financial irregularities case. While the CBI probe in the matter is court-directed and court-monitored, the ED has made suo motu entry into the matter after filing an enforcement case information report (ECIR).

Also Read:RG Kar Medico Death Case: CBI questions close aide of Ex-principal Sandip Ghosh

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Black adults disproportionately affected as glaucoma reaches 4.22 million in the US

A University of Michigan led study finds regional and demographic disparities in glaucoma burden. Results find that 4.22 million U.S. adults had glaucoma in 2022, with 1.49 million living with vision impairment.

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Varying dialysate calcium dosage not tied to differences in all-cause, cardiovascular mortality

There are no significant differences in all-cause or cardiovascular mortality with the prescription of dialysate calcium 1.50 versus 1.25 mmol/L for patients undergoing hemodialysis, according to a study published online Oct. 4 in the Clinical Kidney Journal.

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Study links social vulnerability and race to lower vaccination rates

Vaccination for influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is less likely with an increasing social vulnerability index (SVI) and Black race, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDWeek), held from Oct. 16 to 19 in Los Angeles.

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Methadone tied to lower risk for discontinuation versus buprenorphine/naloxone

Receipt of methadone for opioid use disorder is associated with a lower risk for treatment discontinuation compared with buprenorphine/naloxone, according to a study published online Oct. 17 in JAMA.

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New study urges enhanced recruitment strategies to help address US primary care physician shortages

Finding sound strategies to meet the growing demand for primary care, especially in underserved areas, is an ongoing public health challenge among policymakers. A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute suggests that policy interventions aimed at recruiting physicians to specialize in primary care, especially to practice in underserved areas, should be tailored to the citizenship status of international medical graduates (IMGs).

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RG Kar Case: Doctors Threaten Statewide Strike on October 22 If Demands Remain Unmet

Kolkata: Junior doctors in West Bengal, currently on an indefinite hunger strike since October 5 to seek justice for the rape and murder of a PG trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College Hospital, have threatened to initiate a statewide strike on October 22 if their demands are not met.

Stating that they are in talks with their colleagues in other states, the medics said there may also be a country-wide strike by doctors on Tuesday over the issue.

The junior medics said that they, along with senior doctors, were giving a deadline to the state government till October 21 to fulfil their demands.

Also Read:SMS Medical College Resident Doctors threaten to boycott duty over pending demands

“We want the chief minister (Mamata Banerjee) to sit for a discussion and implement all our demands,” Debasish Halder, one of the agitating junior doctors, told reporters.

According to the PTI report, “Unless this is done, all the junior and senior doctors of both government and private healthcare facilities will be forced to go on strike on Tuesday,” he said after a meeting between the junior doctors and their seniors here.

Claiming that the doctors were not against the interest of the people, he said they had withdrawn their earlier cease work for the same.

“Our colleagues are holding a fast-unto-death. If the chief minister does not act by Monday, we will be forced to go on a strike on Tuesday,” he said.

Halder said that their colleagues are continuing their indefinite fast to press for their demands.

The fast-unto-death by the agitating medics in West Bengal entered the 14th day on Friday over demands for justice for the deceased woman doctor of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital and workplace security.

The woman postgraduate trainee of the state-run hospital was allegedly raped and murdered in August.

So far, six fasting junior doctors have been hospitalised after the deterioration of their health condition, a protesting medic said, adding that eight doctors are currently on indefinite fast at the agitation site.

“If any patient’s health suffers owing to a strike on Tuesday, the state government will have to take responsibility for that,” he said, news agency PTI reported.

Halder said that the junior doctors will also hold demonstrations at various hospitals on Monday.

“We are also in talks with our colleagues in other states and there may be a country-wide strike on Tuesday over the issue,” he said.

The protesting doctors are demanding justice for the deceased woman medic and immediate removal of state Health Secretary N S Nigam.

Their other demands include the establishment of a centralised referral system for all hospitals and medical colleges in the state, the implementation of a bed vacancy monitoring system, and the formation of task forces to ensure essential provisions such as CCTV, on-call rooms, and washrooms at their workplaces.

The junior doctors went on a cease work following the rape-murder of their fellow medic at R G Kar hospital on August 9.

They ended their stir after 42 days on September 21, following assurances from the state government to look into their demands.

Also Read:PGI resident doctors hold 12-hour hunger strike in support of West Bengal doctors

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Dr NTRUHS Invites Applications for MD Homeopathy admissions, check details

Andhra Pradesh- Dr NTR University of Health Sciences (Dr NTRUHS) is inviting online application forms from eligible candidates for admission into MD (Homoeo) courses under Competent Authority Quota seats for the academic year 2024-25 in the colleges affiliated with the university. On this, Dr NTRUHS has released a notification detailing the eligibility, registration and tuition fee, documents, and other details

As per the notification, the online application forms are available on the official website of Dr NTRUHS up to 6.00 P.M on 22 October 2024.

THE REGISTRATION FEE

BAMS Completed Within AP

S.NO

CATEGORY

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDING 18% GST

TOTAL AMOUNT

1

OC/BC

Rs.5,900/- (5,000/- + 900/- GST 18%)

Rs.5,900/-

2

SC/ST

Rs.4, 956/- (4,200/- + 756/- GST 18%)

Rs.4,956/-

BAMS Completed Outside AP

S.NO

CATEGORY

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDING 18% GST

IN ADDITION TO THE REGISTRATION & VERIFICATION FEE INCLUDING 18% GST

TOTAL AMOUNT

1

OC/BC

Rs.5,900/- (5,000/- + 900/- GST 18%)

Rs.3,540/- (3,000/- + 540/- GST 18%)

Rs.9,440/-

2

SC/ST

Rs.4, 956/- (4,200/- + 756/- GST 18%)

Rs.3,540/- (3,000/- + 540/- GST 18%)

Rs.8,496/-
Also Read: Applying For PG Medical Admissions Under Management Quota At NTRUHS? Know The Fee Structure

PROCEDURE OF FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

1 The Registration number which will be sent to the registered mobile after entering the basic details, should be noted for further use. The Registration number should be kept confidential and should not be disclosed to others.

2 The candidates should fill – in all the correct details in the online application form and should upload all the requisite documents.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1 The eligibility for admission to M.D. (Homoeopathy) course shall be the following, namely-

i Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery or equivalent qualification in Homoeopathy included in the Schedule or medical qualification recognition list under the provisions of the Act, after undergoing a course of study of not less than five years and six months duration including one-year compulsory rotatory internship

OR

ii Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (Graded Degree) or equivalent qualification in Homoeopathy included in the Second Schedule of The Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 (59 of 1973), after undergoing a course of study of not less than two years duration.

2 The candidate has registered himself with the State Board or Council.

3 Along with this, as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of AYUSH, Govt. of India, the candidates who secured the below-noted minimum marks or above in AIAPGET-2024-25 are only eligible for admission into MD (Homoeo) courses-

S.NO

NAME OF CATEGORY

QUALIFYING PERCENTILE

MARKS

1

General category (UR/EWS).

50th

110

2

OBC/SC/ST.

40th

96

3

General (UR) Category (EWS/PwBD) Persons with Benchmark Disability.

45th

96

4

OBC (PwBD) Persons with Benchmark Disability.

40th

102

4 The candidate should have completed training as an internee/House Officer on or before 31.07.2024.

5 For in-service candidates, extra weightage of marks on length and type of service will be awarded as on 30.09.2024.

i Rural service – 8% per each year upto a maximum of 3 years.

ii Tribal service – 10% per each year upto a maximum of 3 years.

iii No upper age limit is specified for admission to MD Homoeopathy Courses.

6 Candidates who were already admitted and studying MD (Homoeo) Courses shall not be permitted for admission into MD (Homoeo) Courses unless they discontinue the course by remitting the bond amount and the stipend taken up to that date before submitting the application form and such candidates should submit the discontinuance certificate issued by the Head of the Institution along with the application

7 Candidates who already hold a Post Graduate Degree in Homoeo in a subject should not be eligible for admission into MD (Homoeo) Courses.

Also Read: Dr NTRUHS begins registrations for NEET PG Counselling Under Management Quota 2024, Know admission details here

MERIT LIST

1 The merit position of the candidates applied shall be determined based on AIAPGET-2024-25 Ranks and as per their eligibility.

2 There should be a committee appointed by Dr NTR UHS for the selection of candidates against Competent Authority seats as per the merit list.

TUITION FEE

The selected candidates have to pay tuition fees and other constituent fees, special fees and caution money deposits at the rates laid down for the purpose from time to time subject to the conditions laid therein at the time of admission. The regulations governing the same will be informed. However, the fee can be paid through a Debit card / Credit card or Net Banking.

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED BEFORE FILLING THE APPLICATION FORM ONLINE

The following Certificates are required to complete the application process. The certificates are to be scanned and kept ready to upload. The application fee has to be paid online-

1 AIAPGET – 2024 Rank Card. (

2 Birth Certificate (SSC Marks Memo).

3 Provisional or Original BHMS Degree Certificate.

4 BHMS study certificates.

5 Compulsory Rotatory Internship certificate.

6 Permanent (or) Provisional Council Registration Certificate.

7 Transfer Certificate.

8 Caste Certificate, if applicable.

9 Minority Certificate, if applicable.

10 Income and Asset certificates for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) valid for the year 2024-25 (Financial year 2023-24) issued by the Tahsildars on or after 01-04-2024 pertaining to AP-Non Statewide Institutions.

11 Aadhar Card.

12 Service certificate, if applicable.

13 Local status Certificates issued by MRO of AP (candidates migrated from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh (If Applicable).

14 Candidate’s Latest passport-size Photo.

15 Specimen Signature of the Candidate

16 For Non-Local Candidates-

i Minimum 10 years Study Certificates of Student / either of parents of Andhra Pradesh State, if BAMS is from outside Andhra Pradesh State.

(OR)

ii Minimum 10 years Residence Certificate of Andhra Pradesh State of either of parents.

(OR)

iii Current employment Certificate of either of parents, if working in Andhra Pradesh only.

To view the notification, click the link below

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/dr-ntruhs-invites-applications-for-md-homoeo-courses-under-competent-authority-quota-for-2024-25-details-257361.pdf

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JIPMER Invites Application For Research Proposals To IEC Observational Studies November 2024

Puducherry- The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry, has issued a circular inviting online applications for the submission of proposals to the Institutional Ethics Committee Observational Studies for the November 2024 session.

The last date for submission of proposals so as to reach the office of the undersigned for consideration of approval by Institutional Ethics Committee for the month of November 2024 is on or before Saturday, 26 October (Saturday). Proposals submitted before the last date will be taken up for discussion in IEC Observational committee meeting scheduled to be held on Thursday, November 07 2024.

Candidates must submit one hard copy of certain documents to the Member-Secretary at the Institute Ethics Committee (IEC) office, Room no. 106, First floor, Administrative block, JIPMER.

DOCUMENTS

• Covering letter

• Signed Declaration form

• Consent forms / Waiver of consent forms

• Research proposal JSAC (ver. July 2020) / UGRMC/PGRMC

• JSAC/ UGRMC/PGRMC certificate

• Data collection proformas

• Curriculum vitae of PI & Co-Investigator (s) / guide & co-guide

The notice states, “Faculty, PhD scholars, P.G., and U.G. Students are invited to submit research proposals approved by JSAC/PGRMC/SCTRC/GJ-STRAUS for approval by Institutional Ethics Committee—Observational studies in the prescribed proforma.”

PIs are instructed to send a soft copy of their signed declaration form, consent forms and scientific proposal along with a cover letter (both as PDF & Word copy) at the email ID, which is mentioned in the notice.

The Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) is a medical school in Pondicherry. It is an institute of national importance (INI) and a tertiary care referral hospital. It is under the direct administrative control of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Indian Government, with autonomy to run its internal administration.

To view the official Notice, Click here :  https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/iec-os-call-for-proposal-november-2024manager-257305.pdf

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Ayurveda Aahar helps maintaining a balanced body and mind: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi: On October 16th, 2024, as the world marks World Food Day with the theme ”Right to Food for a Better Life and Future,” the Ministry of Ayush is dedicated to supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG-2), aiming to eradicate hunger and enhance food security.

The Ministry of Ayush is making all efforts in promoting a healthier, disease-free and sustainable world through the power of Ayurveda Aahar.

Marking the significance of World Food Day, the Union Minister of State for Ayush (I/C) Shri Pratap Rao Jhadhav said, “On World Food Day, let’s remember that Ayurveda’s approach to food goes beyond mere sustenance – it aims to nourish the body, bring peace to the mind, and satisfy the soul, reconnecting us to our roots and guiding us to live in harmony with nature. 

Let us acknowledge the significance of Ayurveda Aahar, which sees food as more than just a source of energy, but as a crucial element in maintaining a balanced body and mind. This day serves as a reminder of how a proper diet can impact not only personal health but also global food security and sustainable development, in alignment with Ayurvedic principles.”

Also Read:Union Health Minister launches ‘Ayurveda Aahar’ logo

Ayurveda provides cost-effective, sustainable and nutritious dietary solutions to combat the malnutrition crisis, as well as sustainability of food issue, affecting many regions globally. According to Ayurvedic principles – food is best medicine, thereby advising the consumers to partake right food in right manner, and nutritious enough to have a healthy life.

While underlining the developments around Ayurveda Aahar, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush informed, “The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has notified Ayurveda Aahar regulations through a Gazette notification in 2021. Following this development, we have observed renewed interest from diverse stakeholder groups, including the industry, in the concept of Ayurveda Aahar and this is revolutionizing the sector.”

The Indian Thali has garnered global attention for its significant impact on nutrition and sustainability, as recognized by the WWF Living Planet Report. This traditional plant-based diet, centered on grains, pulses, lentils, and vegetables, has credited with reducing natural resource usage and greenhouse gas emissions compared to animal-based diets. According to the report, if the world adopts India’s consumption patterns, only 0.84 of an earth will be in need by 2050 to sustain global food production.

Elaborating on the strength and potential of Ayurveda Aahar, Professor National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) Jaipur, Shri Anupam Srivastava said, “Ministry of Ayush’s innovative approach towards the concept of Ayurveda Aahar, is perfectly aligned with the Sustainable Development Goal-2 (SDG-2) that concerns hunger, food security, nutrition, and sustainability.”

Based on this principle, the Ministry of Ayush has introduced the “Ayush Dietary Advisory for Kuposhan Mukt Bharat” to enhance nutritional outcomes, especially for children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. In partnership with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, is taking significant strides toward realizing a Nourished India by endorsing an Ayush-based diet and lifestyle.

The Ayush Dietary Advisory seeks to enhance the nutritional well-being of at-risk populations by integrating Ayurvedic dietary principles into daily meals, presenting a distinctive and efficient approach to malnutrition. This aligns with the national mission to eradicate malnutrition and promote the health of future generations.

The Ministry of Ayush highlights how blending traditional wisdom with modern science can provide effective solutions for tackling global hunger and improving health outcomes for everyone through continuous efforts.

As we celebrate World Food Day 2024, the Ministry of Ayush reaffirms its commitment to promoting a disease-free world through the principles of Ayurveda Aahar, emphasizing natural nutrition, prevention, and wellness. By adopting Ayush dietary practices, we can move towards a world where food is a powerful tool for health and longevity. Through collaborative efforts within India and internationally, the Ministry of Ayush continues to advance its mission of improving nutritional outcomes, and creating a brighter, healthier future for all.

This acknowledgement positions India as a leader in sustainable food practices, demonstrating how local traditions can address environmental challenges while promoting overall health.

Also Read:AYUSH Ministry prohibits ‘Miraculous’ claims in advertisements for Ayurveda, Siddha drugs

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