Durgesh Nandan Jha

New Delhi

Senior Assistant Editor and Journalist at The Times of India

Journalist @timesofindia. Official account.

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List MBBS students or they will face practise bar: NMC to colleges

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha

NewsIndia NewsList MBBS students or they will face practise bar: NMC to collegesTrendingThe National Medical Commission (NMC) has warned that MBBS students admitted in 2024-25 whose details are missing from its portal may not be eligible to practice medicine. Despite multiple notices, the NMC has only received details for 1,15,250 out of approximately 1.18 lakh students.
60% of health sub-centres can't deal with basic issues: Survey

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha

News60% of health sub-centres can't deal with basic issues: SurveyA recent survey reveals that only 40% of India's sub-centres, crucial for rural healthcare, are equipped to manage hypertension and diabetes. Many lack essential medicines like metformin and amlodipine, with stock-outs lasting up to seven months.
7 Covid deaths for 2nd day; Delhi sees 2 casualties

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha

News7 Covid deaths for 2nd day; Delhi sees 2 casualtiesIndia reported seven Covid deaths for the second consecutive day, with Maharashtra recording the highest number. Delhi and Karnataka also reported fatalities, primarily among individuals with pre-existing conditions. The country's Covid death toll this year has reached 51, with Kerala, Delhi, and Maharashtra being the worst-affected regions. The surge is suspected to be fueled by new sub-variants.
With five more deaths, Covid-19 toll rises to 37

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha

NEW DELHI: The death toll due to the current wave of Covid-19 in the country has touched 37, with five fatalities reported Tuesday, which included two from Maharashtra and one each from Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Bengal. Total number of Covid-19 cases has touched 4,026, with Kerala reporting 1,416 cases, followed by Maharashtra (494), Gujarat (397) and Delhi (393).
Medical representatives barred from Centre-run hospitals

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha

NewsMedical representatives barred from Centre-run hospitalsThe health ministry has prohibited medical representatives from accessing Centre-run hospitals, encouraging digital communication for sharing treatment advancements. While the Indian Medical Association acknowledges the need to regulate representatives, they caution against a complete ban. Concerns persist regarding marketing practices involving gifts and sponsored travel influencing product sales.
आयुष्मान भारत योजना में प्राइवेट अस्पतालों को हो रहा मोहभंग? जानें क्या है वजह

3 weeks ago | navbharattimes.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha

आयुष्मान भारत योजना में प्राइवेट अस्पतालों को हो रहा मोहभंग?
Ayushman enrolments see dip as private hospitals back off over rates, delays

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha

NewsIndia NewsAyushman enrolments see dip as private hospitals back off over rates, delaysTrendingHospital empanelment under the Ayushman Bharat-PM Jan Arogya Yojana has significantly decreased, dropping from 316 monthly in early 2024 to just 111 by April 2025. Healthcare associations attribute this decline to low package rates and delayed payments, deterring private hospitals, especially large chains.
Hair transplants offer hope to bald men but how safe are they?

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Lata MishraLata Mishra |Durgesh Nandan Jha

Hair transplants offer hope to bald men but how safe are they? Kanpur deaths show that behind the glossy before-and-after photos lies a world of shady clinics and underqualified doctors
Why it’s tough to detect prostate cancer

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha

Former US president Joe Biden’s health was a matter of intense focus while he was in office due to his episodes of forgetfulness and verbal slip-ups. But amid the speculation over his alleged cognitive decline, a far more serious illness was silently progressing inside his body. Biden, 82, was diagnosed with prostate cancer last week, and the disease has already metastasised to his bones.
Covid is back in the news. What you need to know about the latest wave

1 month ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Durgesh Nandan Jha

Covid is back in the news. What you need to know about the latest waveReports of Covid-19 cases are trickling in from across India. Some Southeast Asian countries are also witnessing a recurrence. Why there's no need to panicReports of Covid-19 cases are trickling in from across India. Some Southeast Asian countries are also witnessing a recurrence.