The West Bengal Medical Council (WBMC) has made it official: all doctors must complete a minimum of 30 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credit hours in five years to renew their medical license. This new requirement, announced in a notice dated 04.04.2025, is now mandatory and aligns with guidelines suggested earlier by the National Medical Commission […]

In a major step towards streamlining healthcare referrals, Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched the Inter-AIIMS Referral Portal, a technology-driven system designed to make patient care across AIIMS hospitals faster, smoother, and more transparent. Developed by AIIMS New Delhi, this portal marks a major milestone in digital healthcare innovation. 🏥 What Is the Inter-AIIMS Referral […]

In a big step toward tech-enabled preventive healthcare, Narayana Health has launched Narayana Aarogyam, a first-of-its-kind AI-powered screening centre in Bengaluru. The centre focuses on young working professionals with fast-paced lifestyles and offers quick, non-fasting, 90-minute health checkups. 🌟 What’s Special About Narayana Aarogyam? Located at Prestige Tech Park in Bengaluru’s tech hub, the Aarogyam […]

India is taking big steps to make AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy) a globally recognized system of medicine. The Ministry of Ayush has signed 75 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to promote Indian traditional medicine across the world and launched a special scheme to support international collaboration. Let’s take a closer look at what […]

In a recent session of the Lok Sabha, the Government of India addressed an important issue that many doctors are concerned about — the difference between medical negligence and unintentional medical errors, and how such cases are handled legally. With rising legal action and fear of litigation, doctors have been asking for clear guidelines and […]

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has released a draft list of revised classifications for cardiovascular and neurological medical devices. Doctors, manufacturers, and stakeholders in the medical industry are invited to review and share their feedback by April 30, 2025. What’s in the Draft? This classification follows the guidelines of the Medical Devices Rules […]