• 26 Mar, 2026

Medical News

Union Budget 2026–27 Health Announcements: 3 New Ayurveda AIIMS, 24 x 7 Trauma Centres and ₹10,000 crore Biopharma Push

The Union Budget 2026–27 marks a major shift in India’s healthcare policy with the announcement of three All-India Institutes of Ayurveda, 24×7 trauma centres in every district hospital, integrated medical hubs, Biopharma Shakti funding, expansion of clinical trials and large-scale allied healthcare workforce training.

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Rajasthan Health Department Admits 14 Negligence Related Deaths, No Compensation Paid to Families

In the Rajasthan Assembly, the health department admitted that 14 patients died due to medical negligence in government hospitals between 2023 and 2025. No compensation has been paid and disciplinary action remains incomplete. Experts warn this figure may represent only a fraction of actual cases, as many incidents go unreported due to systemic and social barriers.

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AI Medical Advice Gone Wrong: Leads to Stevens Johnson Syndrome After HIV Prevention Drugs Taken Without Prescription

A Delhi man is fighting for life after developing Stevens Johnson syndrome, a rare and devastating drug reaction, triggered by HIV prevention medicines taken without prescription on AI advice. This is not about technology versus doctors. It is about the deadly consequences of self medication, weak drug regulation, and trusting algorithms over clinical judgement.

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Kerala High Court: ‘Doctor’ Is Not an Exclusive Title for MBBS degree Holders, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists Can Use ‘Dr’ Prefix

The Kerala High Court has ruled that the title “Doctor” is not the exclusive property of MBBS doctors. The Court held that the NMC Act does not confer any statutory monopoly over the “Dr” prefix and that qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists can also use it. The Court dismissed petitions filed by IMA challenging the NCAHP Act and allied health curriculum.

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Social Media Guidelines for Doctors by NMC 2023: 11 Rules Every Registered Doctor Must Follow

The NMC Social Media Guidelines 2023 lay down 11 strict rules every doctor in India must follow online. From banning patient photos and testimonials to prohibiting self promotion and public treatment advice, these regulations redefine professional conduct on social media. This post explains what doctors can and cannot do to stay ethical, legal, and safe in the digital world.

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Man Cuts Off His Own Foot to Get MBBS Seat Under Disability Quota: A Shocking Case from UP

A 24 year old man from Uttar Pradesh allegedly cut off part of his own foot to qualify for disability quota and secure an MBBS seat through NEET. The case, first reported from Varanasi Jaunpur region, exposes the extreme pressure of medical entrance exams, the mental health crisis among aspirants, and the dangerous consequences of a system where success feels more important than life itself.

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Kerala Government Medical College Doctors to Begin Indefinite Strike From February Over Salary Issues

The Kerala Government Medical College Teachers’ Association (KGMCTA) has announced an indefinite strike with phased boycott of teaching and OPD services over unresolved pay revision anomalies and long pending arrears since 2016. Doctors say the government has ignored assurances given after COVID duty and failed to ensure fair treatment to the medical fraternity.

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