UPSSSC has announced Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 with 560 vacancies under the Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Uttar Pradesh. Candidates with a Diploma in Pharmacy and PET 2025 qualification can apply online before March 29, 2026. Check eligibility, application process, selection procedure, salary, and important dates in this complete guide.
Recent observations by the Supreme Court of India questioning the practice of Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) have triggered an important debate within the medical fraternity. The court expressed concern that hospitals should not abandon patients simply because their condition is terminal or treatment options are exhausted.
Kerala’s healthcare achieves a milestone with 312 government institutions earning NQAS accreditation announced by Health Minister Veena George. This certification ensures high-quality patient care, infrastructure, and infection control. Facilities receive financial incentives, boosting standards.
Recent disruptions in global energy supply chains have begun to expose a critical vulnerability in India’s pharmaceutical manufacturing ecosystem. While the immediate concern appears to be a temporary shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), the deeper impact could be felt most strongly in the pharmaceutical sector particularly in Gujarat, the heart of India’s drug manufacturing industry.
A 25-year-old PGY1 surgery resident at IMS BHU attempted suicide via insulin overdose now critical in ICU. This highlights toxic work culture,long hours and mental health struggles faced by resident doctors in India. Calls for reforms,better support and kindness in medical training to prevent such tragedies.
The recent decision by the Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) to suspend the licenses of three doctors sends a strong message about the importance of ethics and patient safety in healthcare. Announced around March 14, 2026, these suspensions address serious issues such as misrepresentation of qualifications, professional misconduct, and medical negligence.
A viral video from Egra in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal has reignited nationwide concern about the safety of medical professionals in India. The video allegedly shows a local Trinamool Congress councillor and his wife entering a doctor’s chamber and physically assaulting him while he was attending to patients.
“The Broken Healer” exposes the toxic realities of medical training in India through Dr. Rahul Rattan (AIIMS MBBS, ex-PGI Chandigarh Psychiatry resident), who quit residency early, calling it his “biggest mistake” to become a doctor due to the system’s “weaponized hypocrisy.”
India is rapidly expanding medical education with thousands of new MBBS and PG seats, yet a growing UG-PG imbalance creates intense competition for specialization. This article explores the widening gap, pressure on young doctors, super-specialization trends, quality concerns, and needed reforms for sustainable healthcare workforce development.
The recent notice issued by the National Medical Commission (NMC) has triggered intense debate within India’s medical community. At the center of the controversy is a clarification about how Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) students who completed their MBBS abroad should compensate for parts of their education that were conducted online during the pandemic and other global disruptions.
Dramatic rise in C-section deliveries in India, now over 27% in 2024-25 A fourfold increase in 16 years. This blog dives into government data, reasons like private sector incentives and patient preferences, health risks, and solutions for balanced maternity care.
Livasa Hospitals is set to transform healthcare in Ludhiana with a new 368-bed multi-speciality tertiary care hospital.With a ₹360 crore investment, the facility will offer advanced treatments across various specialties and become operational in 15-18 months. This expansion addresses bed shortages in Punjab’s largest city and supports Livasa’s goal of reaching 2,000 beds regionally.
