UK's Youngest Dementia Patient Dies at 24, Brain Donated
Andre Yarham, diagnosed with rare frontotemporal dementia at 22, passed away after rapid decline. His family hopes brain donation will aid medical research and awareness.
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Body Brokering: Billion-Dollar US Trade in Human Remains
The US body brokering industry operates in a legal gray area, turning donated corpses into commercial inventory worth $1 billion, leaving families traumatized by misuse of loved ones' remains.
Makar Sankranti 2026: Best Foods to Donate for Luck
Makar Sankranti on Jan 14, 2026, is a time for spiritual renewal. Discover the most auspicious foods to donate during Punya Kaal for wealth, health, and prosperity as per Vedic traditions.
Karnataka Seeks NMC Nod for 2 New Govt Medical Colleges
Karnataka govt will submit proposals for new medical colleges in Ramanagara & Bagalkot. Kanakapura plan deferred, Vijayapura PPP model on hold. Details on infrastructure & seat enhancement.
Navy's 5-Day Medical Camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12
Indian Navy launches a 5-day joint services medical camp in Lakshadweep from Jan 12-16, offering specialist care and surgeries. Read about this healthcare outreach initiative.
Kutch Girl Awaits Lung Transplant After Weedicide Poisoning
An 18-year-old from Anjar, Kutch, fights for life in Hyderabad after paraquat poisoning caused severe organ damage. Hospital trust bears 70% costs, community raises Rs 11.5L for airlift. Read her survival story.
Odisha Plans 502 New PG Medical Seats in Govt Colleges
Odisha plans to add 502 PG seats in government medical colleges. DMET urges urgent action to meet NMC deadlines. Learn which institutions will benefit.
95-year-old donates body to PGI, inspires many
A 95-year-old man from Chandigarh fulfills his wish of body donation to PGI. His selfless act aids medical research and sets a powerful example for society.
NMC Allows For-Profit Companies to Set Up Medical Colleges
NMC scraps rule restricting medical college setup to non-profits. New PPP model aims to boost resources & access. Details on the policy shift announced in Vijayawada.
NMC Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges, 450 PG Seats
The National Medical Commission introduces a Rs 2 lakh registration fee for new medical colleges and approves 450 additional PG seats. Read the full details on the new regulations for 2026-27.
NMC Adds 450 PG Seats, Sets Rs 2 Lakh Fee for New MBBS Colleges
National Medical Commission approves 450+ PG seats for 2025-26, waives 100-seat cap for MBBS expansion, and introduces a Rs 2 lakh registration fee for new medical colleges to ensure serious intent.
Vaishno Devi Medical College Loses NMC Nod Amid Protests
The National Medical Commission revoked permission for SMVDIME's MBBS course just four months after approval, citing infrastructure gaps. The college calls the inspection a 'farce' and links the move to protests over Muslim student admissions.
PG Medical Counselling 2025 Round 3 Delayed
The third round of PG Medical Counselling 2025 is postponed pending a revision of the qualifying percentile. 163 seats remain vacant in Gujarat after two rounds. Get the latest updates here.
NMC rescinds MBBS nod to Vaishno Devi Medical College
The National Medical Commission has revoked permission for MBBS admissions at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi College in Jammu for 2024-25. Students and faculty celebrate the decision, citing long-standing quality concerns.
Two Thane PHCs Upgraded with Medical Equipment via CSR
PPFAS Mutual Fund and MTD upgrade two Primary Health Centres in Thane with vital medical equipment under Project Sanjeevani, boosting rural healthcare access.
NMC withdraws MBBS permission from Vaishno Devi medical college
National Medical Council cancels MBBS course permission at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute citing infrastructure deficiencies. 44 of 50 admitted students were Muslim, sparking protests. Read the full story.
NMC Withdraws MBBS Permission from J&K Medical College
NMC cancels MBBS course permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute after surprise inspection reveals serious lapses. 50 students for 2025-26 to be shifted. Read the full report.
Rare Home Organ Donation in Kerala: Skin & Eyes Harvested
A 76-year-old woman in Kerala becomes a rare case of skin and eye donation at home, setting a new benchmark for organ harvesting in India. Read her inspiring story.
91-year-old's skin donation at home aids Kerala's first skin bank
In a heartwarming act, the skin of 91-year-old Anandavalli Ammal was collected at her home for Kerala's pioneering skin bank. This second donation highlights a crucial lifeline for burn victims.
MBBS Student in First Year for 10+ Years at Gorakhpur College
A shocking case at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College sees an MBBS student unable to progress beyond the first year for over a decade. The college seeks NMC guidance to resolve this unprecedented regulatory hurdle.
MBBS student stuck in first year for 10 years, NMC help sought
BRD Medical College, Gorakhpur, seeks NMC's intervention for an MBBS student from 2014 batch who hasn't cleared first year, resides in hostel without paying mess fees. Read the full story.
MBBS Student in First Year for 11 Years, College Seeks NMC Help
A student at Baba Raghav Das Medical College in Gorakhpur has remained enrolled in the first-year MBBS for over a decade, exposing a regulatory gap. The college has approached the NMC for a solution.
Telangana Doctors Oppose GO 229, Fear Bureaucratic Control
Telangana's medical fraternity opposes GO 229, which adds 4 non-doctor bureaucrats to the Medical Council, fearing erosion of professional self-regulation. Read why doctors are demanding its withdrawal.
PGIMER sets national benchmark with 5,400 kidney transplants
PGIMER Chandigarh achieves over 5,400 kidney transplants despite only 50 beds, reducing wait time to 3 months. A model for renal care in India. Read more.
Karnataka sets record organ donations in 2025, ranks 3rd nationally
Karnataka recorded its highest-ever organ donations in 2025, surpassing its 2023 record. The state now ranks third nationally. Read about this life-saving achievement.
Haveri Medical College Campus Inauguration on Jan 7
The new campus of Haveri Institute of Medical Sciences (HIMS) will be formally inaugurated on January 7, ending a long delay. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and CM Siddaramaiah will attend. Read details.
Amritsar's Sangat Dharamshala collects 58 blood units
Sangat Dharamshala in Amritsar organized a successful blood donation camp, collecting 58 units. The event saw strong community participation to aid local blood banks.
Govt Medical College Thiruvananthapuram Secures 26 University Ranks
Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College achieves stellar results in Kerala University MD/MS exams, with students securing 26 top ranks. Read about the top performers and their specializations.
Gujarat MBBS admissions end, Rs 25 crore refund starts
Gujarat's undergraduate medical admission process concludes after final counselling round. Only 3 seats remain vacant statewide. Over Rs 25 crore in deposits to be refunded to eligible students. Read details.
Kerala's first dual organ transplant recipient marries
Alex A, Kerala's first successful liver & kidney transplant patient, weds Jyothy G. His story is a triumph of medical science and love, offering hope to others. Read this inspiring journey.
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