National Medical Commission: Country’s apex regulator of medical education comes into existence

On September 25, 2020, the National Medical Commission began its operation. The Commission has replaced Medical Council of India. It is now the apex regulator of medical education and profession. Highlights The MCI was replaced with the NMC based on the recommendation made by NITI Aayog. Earlier, the planning commission had also made similar recommendations. ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2020

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Heathcare • Medical Council of India • National Medical Commission • National Medical Commission Bill • NITI Aayog

National Commission for Homeopathy bill, 2019 approved by Cabinet

On January 29, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved National Commission for homeopathy bill, 2019. Highlights The bill is being introduced for the following amendments To introduce reforms in the field of Homeopathy education To enable accountability and transparency in protecting the interests of general public. Current Legislation The Homeopathy Central Council act, 1973 is currently ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Ayush • Cabinet • cabinet approval • CLAT • Homeopathy • Homeopathy Central Council (Amendment) Bill • Medical Council of India • Ministry of Ayush • Union Ministry of AYUSH

Suresh Chandra Sharma appointed as first Chairman of National Medical Commission

Professor Suresh Chandra Sharma was appointed as the first Chairman of the National Medical Commission on Thursday, 2nd January 2020. The National Medical Commission will replace the Medical Council of India on 14th October 2019 as the medical education regulator in India after the President of India, Ram Nath Kovind on 8th august 2019 gave ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Topics: All India Institutes of Medical Sciences • Medical Council of India • National Medical Commission • National Medical Commission Bill • President of India • Ram Nath Kovind • Suresh Chandra Sharma

Union Health Ministry launches e-DantSeva in collaboration with AIIMS

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in collaboration with the Union Health Ministry has recently launched the first-ever website and mobile application “e-Dantseva” on oral health awareness. The digital platform will provide oral health information gathered from authentic scientific resources and connect the people to timely advise for managing any dental emergency or ..

Topics: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi • Health • Medical Council of India

National Medical Commission Bill

The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MHFW) has introduced the National Medical Commission (NMC) Bill in the lower house of the Indian parliament. What the NMC plans to do? The NMC seeks to reform the healthcare sector in the country. It plans to replace the 63-year old Medical Council of India (MCI). There ..

Topics: Health • healthcare • Medical Council of India • Medicine • Ministry of Health and Family Welfare • National Medical Commission