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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Intership list for foreign medical graduates ready
Patna: After over 48 hours of protest, the list related to the internship of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) was signed by the health department on Wednesday. A large number of FMGs were protesting outside the office of the Bihar Council of Medical Registration (BCMR) in Patna from Tuesday morning, demanding the list related to the compulsory rotating medical internship (CMRI) be released immediately. CMRI is a must for medical graduates before taking NEET Post Graduate examination. The students were demanding the process related to the internship be initiated soon so that they could become eligible to take the NEET PG next year. The FMGs went on a protest after the list was released twice and cancelled. One of the protesting students, who graduated from Kyrgyzstan, said the first list was released on April 17 by the BCMR; however, it got cancelled because of a typing error. Another list was released by the BCMR on April 22, which was nullified by the health department citing a violation of national medical council guidelines as the number of FMGs in the list exceeded the quota set up by the council. The health department, in the letter, not only nullified the list for the violation but also made it clear that a fresh one would be prepared by it. Health department additional chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit said the file containing the list was readied on Wednesday, adding, "It will be uploaded within 45 minutes." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Patna: After over 48 hours of protest, the list related to the internship of Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) was signed by the health department on Wednesday. A large number of FMGs were protesting outside the office of the Bihar Council of Medical Registration (BCMR) in Patna from Tuesday morning, demanding the list related to the compulsory rotating medical internship (CMRI) be released immediately. CMRI is a must for medical graduates before taking NEET Post Graduate examination. The students were demanding the process related to the internship be initiated soon so that they could become eligible to take the NEET PG next year. The FMGs went on a protest after the list was released twice and cancelled. One of the protesting students, who graduated from Kyrgyzstan, said the first list was released on April 17 by the BCMR; however, it got cancelled because of a typing error. Another list was released by the BCMR on April 22, which was nullified by the health department citing a violation of national medical council guidelines as the number of FMGs in the list exceeded the quota set up by the council. The health department, in the letter, not only nullified the list for the violation but also made it clear that a fresh one would be prepared by it. Health department additional chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit said the file containing the list was readied on Wednesday, adding, "It will be uploaded within 45 minutes."
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Health dept calls for vigilance, not panic, over new Covid-19 variants
Patna: Additional chief secretary of the state's health department, Pratyaya Amrit, on Monday appealed to the people not to panic over the emergence of new Covid-19 variants but to remain vigilant and informed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He was addressing a high-level review meeting at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium to assess the current status of Covid-19 in the state and evaluate preparedness measures. The meeting reviewed the infection's present situation, availability of healthcare facilities, testing and treatment arrangements and the supply of essential resources, including medicines and oxygen. Amrit asked all civil surgeons and medical college superintendents to ensure the early identification of suspected cases, active surveillance and prompt testing. He said all districts must be prepared for any eventuality. The department is ensuring the availability of adequate testing kits, masks, medicines, oxygen and other essential medical supplies in all districts. Special emphasis was placed on maintaining transparency, effective coordination, and accountability in the delivery of health services, he said. Amrit asked the officials concerned to increase public awareness and strengthen the regular monitoring mechanisms. According to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), two new sub-variants — NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 — have been detected in India. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has categorised them as "variants under monitoring" rather than variants of concern. Civil surgeons from all districts, principals and superintendents of govt medical colleges, and representatives from AIIMS, IGIMS, RMRI and ESIC Bihta participated in the meeting via videoconferencing.
Time of India
09-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Civil defence working to recruit more volunteers
Patna: Civil defence is working to recruit more volunteers to serve during emergencies. Currently, there are 2,000 volunteers associated with civil defence, apart from 9,000 'aapda mitras' across said post " ", many youngsters are showing interest in getting themselves officially enrolled in the civil defence, and their numbers are expected to Friday, state disaster management department additional chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit and ADG of civil defence Paresh Saxena, met to discuss ways to strengthen the civil defence. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Amrit said those interested in getting enrolled could go to the office of civil defence, or the district magistrate, sub-divisional officer, or block development officer and give their per sources, the state has nearly 2,000 civil defence volunteers in four districts: Patna, Purnia, Begusarai and Katihar. The plan is to expand it to at least 28 districts which are said the strengthening of civil defence was the need of the hour, and they were moving ahead to increase the number of volunteers. He said the volunteers are given a five-day curriculum-based training in which they are mainly taught about rescue and relief operations and self-defence, which they pass on to the general public. He said, "The training involves basic things like the safe place to move to in case of emergencies, what to do during a blackout, how to rescue elders and children from public places, and immediate medical aid to be given. How to provide aid to people if they get buried under the building if it is bombarded." Stress in the curriculum will be mainly on the ways to tackle in case of an air said the volunteers will be given fluorescent jackets and caps with civil defence mentioned on them, which they can wear over their clothes. They will also be given an Rs 400 allowance per day. When asked about the criteria needed, he replied, "One has to be above 18 years, physically and mentally fit, and a good citizen."Patna: Civil defence is working to recruit more volunteers to serve during emergencies. Currently, there are 2,000 volunteers associated with civil defence, apart from 9,000 'aapda mitras' across said post "Operation Sindoor", many youngsters are showing interest in getting themselves officially enrolled in the civil defence, and their numbers are expected to Friday, state disaster management department additional chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit and ADG of civil defence Paresh Saxena, met to discuss ways to strengthen the civil defence. Amrit said those interested in getting enrolled could go to the office of civil defence, or the district magistrate, sub-divisional officer, or block development officer and give their per sources, the state has nearly 2,000 civil defence volunteers in four districts: Patna, Purnia, Begusarai and Katihar. The plan is to expand it to at least 28 districts which are said the strengthening of civil defence was the need of the hour, and they were moving ahead to increase the number of volunteers. He said the volunteers are given a five-day curriculum-based training in which they are mainly taught about rescue and relief operations and self-defence, which they pass on to the general public. He said, "The training involves basic things like the safe place to move to in case of emergencies, what to do during a blackout, how to rescue elders and children from public places, and immediate medical aid to be given. How to provide aid to people if they get buried under the building if it is bombarded." Stress in the curriculum will be mainly on the ways to tackle in case of an air said the volunteers will be given fluorescent jackets and caps with civil defence mentioned on them, which they can wear over their clothes. They will also be given an Rs 400 allowance per day. When asked about the criteria needed, he replied, "One has to be above 18 years, physically and mentally fit, and a good citizen."
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Need action to create safer, healthier environment for adolescent girls in state: Experts
Patna: Policy makers, development planners and academics of the state reviewed and validated the critical evidence supporting investments, reducing child marriage and adolescent pregnancy in Bihar, at a workshop jointly organised by the Gender Resource Centre of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) here on collaborative dialogue and evidence-based discussions, the workshop on "The Case for Investment in Interventions to Child Marriage and Reduce Adolescent Pregnancy in Bihar" underscored the need for coordinated action to create a safer, healthier, and more equitable environment for adolescent girls across the observed that despite the state's rich cultural heritage and vibrant demographics, alarming statistics from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) depict a sorry state of affairs so far as the growth and development of girl child is concerned. The statistics reveal that Bihar has the second-highest incidences of child marriage in the country, with 40.8% of women married before reaching the legal age of 18. Additionally, the prevalence of adolescent pregnancies continues to be a significant concern, with 11% of girls aged between 15 and 19 are either already mothers or pregnant with their first among those who attended the workshop and shared their experiences included development commissioner, Pratyaya Amrit; social welfare department's secretary, Bandana Preyashi; CNLU's vice-chancellor Faizan Mustafa and others.
