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Over 600 doctors at Goa Medical College are demanding Health Minister Vishwajit Rane publicly apologize for abusing Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar. Despite Rane's social media apology, doctors rejected it and gave a 24-hour ultimatum threatening strike action. They also demand an end to VIP culture and ban on videography in patient care areas.

India's active COVID-19 cases have risen to 5,755, with Maharashtra, Kerala, Delhi, Gujarat, and West Bengal most affected. The surge is linked to Omicron sub-variants JN.1, NB.1.8.1, LF.7, and XFC, which show increased transmissibility but generally mild symptoms. WHO classifies these as 'Variants Under Monitoring.' Vigilance is advised, especially for patients with comorbidities.

A major fraud involving ₹10 crore in false claims under Ayushman Bharat and Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya schemes has been exposed in Uttar Pradesh. The scam involved 6,239 fraudulent claims from 39 private hospitals processed between May 1-22, 2025, using misappropriated login credentials of key officials to approve claims without proper scrutiny.

A mobile cancer screening van operating in rural Pune since February has diagnosed 144 previously unknown cancer cases in just 95 days. Oncologists highlight this as evidence of the significant disease burden in rural areas, with oral, breast, and cervical cancers being most common, emphasizing the need for grassroots oncology centers.

The government is set to overhaul the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) with new wellness centres, recruitment drives to address staff shortages, improved medicine supply, and empanelment of more private hospitals. These reforms aim to enhance healthcare access and service quality for over 1 crore central government employees and pensioners.

WHO has published two new global guidance documents on waste management for pharmaceutical manufacturing and pharmaceutical waste in healthcare facilities. These guidelines are particularly relevant for Indian healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers as India faces significant challenges with antimicrobial resistance.

Despite rising COVID cases nationwide, Odisha will proceed with Rath Yatra (June 27-July 5) without restrictions. Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling announced 300 doctors will be on standby in Puri with temporary ICUs and heatstroke wards. The state currently has 37 active COVID cases from 49 total in the latest wave.

Three Indian hospitals have become the first to receive American Heart Association certification as Comprehensive Chest Pain Centers: Aster MIMS in Calicut, Apollo Hospital in Hyderabad, and MGM Medical College Hospital in Navi Mumbai. This certification recognizes excellence in cardiac emergency care systems.

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has released a detailed guidance document specifying proper disposal methods for expired and unused drugs. This initiative aims to prevent environmental contamination and misuse of medications, providing clear protocols for healthcare facilities and practitioners across India.

The WHO's Essential Programme on Immunization now recommends 13 vaccines including BCG, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, Hib, HepB, polio, measles, rubella, pneumococcal, rotavirus, HPV, and COVID-19. Indian clinicians should note these recommendations when developing vaccination strategies for patients across all age groups.

A newly published JAMA Insights discusses trauma-informed care practices that can help clinicians provide more sensitive and supportive care. The article offers practical guidance on implementing trauma-informed approaches that may improve health outcomes across various clinical settings.

Recent research on E. coli antibiotic resistance highlights the importance of considering patient age when selecting antibiotics. The study found varying resistance patterns across age groups, particularly for sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SXT), suggesting the need for age-stratified antibiotic stewardship protocols.

A groundbreaking AI tool developed by Western Sydney University can evaluate type 1 diabetes risk and predict treatment responses using microRNAs from blood samples. The Dynamic Risk Score (DRS4C) was validated across 5,983 samples from multiple countries including India, offering doctors a powerful early intervention tool for a disease that can reduce life expectancy by up to 16 years.

A new AI radiology tool developed by Northwestern Medicine has demonstrated a 15.5% average increase in radiograph report completion efficiency, with some radiologists experiencing gains up to 40%. The system analyzes complete X-ray or CT scans and identifies critical conditions in real-time, offering a solution to radiologist shortages that also affect Indian healthcare systems.

DHN, in association with CHIME India, has unveiled the Annual Digital Health Trends and Outlook 2025 Report, offering strategic insights for healthcare providers and policymakers. This first-of-its-kind report provides valuable data on digital health adoption trends and future outlook, essential for healthcare planning in India.