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In a bold move to bolster healthcare in Bihar, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has unveiled plans to establish medical colleges through innovative public-private partnerships. His vision encompasses enhancing both new and existing healthcare facilities, aiming to improve local treatment options and minimize unnecessary patient transfers.

The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial medical college and Hospital in Jamshedpur is currently confronted with a daunting water crisis, resulting in the delay of more than 30 important surgical procedures.

Bareilly's Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial medical college, in collaboration with NCR medical college, successfully hosted an American Heart Association-certified CPR training. The program covered both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), emphasizing their critical role in saving lives during emergencies. The college expressed openness to training the general public in BLS techniques.

A recent study reveals significant shortcomings in fungal disease diagnosis across Odisha. Most medical colleges lack dedicated staff for mycology, leading to underdiagnosis. Advanced testing and quality assurance are missing. This situation hinders timely treatment for millions affected by fungal infections globally and in India. Experts urge investment in laboratory capacity and staff training to improve patient outcomes.

Says tie‑ups with private medical colleges will strengthen rural public healthcare; govt to retain full control

Jharkhand's healthcare and medical education receive a significant boost with the Centre approving a substantial increase in MBBS and postgraduate seats at MGM medical college and SNMMCH. This historic move aims to address the long-standing doctor shortage, with SNMMCH adding 150 MBBS seats and MGM medical college receiving 100 more.