Health Bulletin 18/February/2023

Here are the top health stories for the day:

Over 10000 MP Govt doctors on indefinite strike as talk with Government fails

After talks with the state government failed regarding the doctors demand for Dynamic Assured Career Progression (DACP), over 10,000 government doctors across Madhya Pradesh went on an indefinite strike on Friday. The protest began at Bhopal's Gandhi Medical college.

The following move heavily disrupted the medical services across all state government-run hospitals and healthcare centres.

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Over 10000 MP Govt Doctors On Indefinite Strike As Talks With Government Fail

eSanjeevani reaches a landmark milestone of providing telemedicine services to over 10 crore patients

''eSanjeevani is a revolution in the health sector of the country. India has crossed a landmark milestone in its eHealth journey. The Government of India’s national telemedicine platform eSanjeevani registered another landmark by providing teleconsultation services to 10 crore beneficiaries.'' This was stated by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare yesterday.

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ESanjeevani Reaches Landmark Milestone Of Providing Telemedicine Services To Over 10 Crore Patients

Health Ministry Appoints Dr PBN Prasad As New DCGI With Temporary Charge

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has appointed Dr PBN Prasad as the new Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) with effect from February 16, 2023 till February 28, 2023.

According to the official notice issued by Dr Kiran Kumar Karlapu, Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, "It has been decided with the approval of the Competent Authority, that Dr PBN Prasad, JDC(I) shall hold the charge of the post of Drug Controller of (India) under FR 49(v) wef 16.02.2023 till 28.02.2023 (date of his superannuation) or until further orders, whichever is earlier."

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Health Ministry Appoints Dr PBN Prasad As New DCGI With Temporary Charge

No Registration Fees, Drop In 65-Year Age Ceiling For Organ Recipients Under 'One Nation One Policy'

The Union Health Ministry has done away with the 65-year age limit for registration of patients seeking organs from a deceased donor and has already recommended states to remove the domicile criterion for registration.

The Government is working on a 'One Nation, One Organ Allocation' policy in consultation with states to come up with uniform guidelines for registration, allocation, and other aspects of the process, official sources said.

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No Registration Fees, Drop In 65-Year Age Ceiling For Organ Recipients Under 'One Nation One Policy'