SC rejects decades-old 'both handsintact' requirement to study MBBS

The Supreme Court of India has directed the National Medical Commission to revise its outdated 'both hands intact' requirement for MBBS aspirants, describing it as ableist. The court emphasized functional assessment of candidates and urged NMC to consider clinical accommodations and assistive technologies, ensuring equal opportunities for persons with disabilities to pursue medical courses.

SC agrees to hear disabled student's plea against order calling him unfit to pursue MBBS course

times of india - 10/Feb 13:20

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea from a physically disabled MBBS student in Bihar who was declared ineligible to continue his course...

NMC does U-turn on penalising colleges for not paying stipends

times of india - 19/Feb 21:09

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has shifted responsibility for enforcing stipend payments to MBBS interns and post-graduate medical students to...

NDDC distributes assistive devices to PWDs in Ondo

africa.tvcnews.tv - 08/Feb 15:09

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC has promised to address the challenges faced by persons with disabilities in the Niger Delta region.

Must clear NEET-UG to pursue medical courses abroad: SC

times of india - 20/Feb 21:03

Intern: Business Analyst at The Foschini Group

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Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Evaluation of Change Requests to collate and provide estimations and the assessment of...

Intern: Business Analyst at The Foschini Group – Western Cape Parow East

it-online.co.za - 00:00

Package & RemunerationJOB DESCRIPTION Key Responsibilities: Evaluation of Change Requests to collate and provide estimations and the assessment of...

155 establishments fail to meet digital access standards, fined

times of india - 18/Feb 23:09

The Court of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has fined nearly 155 establishments, including multiple central ministries and...

155 establishments including central ministries fined for failing to meet digital accessibility standards

times of india - 19/Feb 04:15

The Court of the Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has fined 155 establishments, including central ministries and private firms, Rs...

Equipment breakdowns and staff exodus cripple Zimbabwe’s healthcare

zimbabwesituation.com - 12/Feb 20:59

Source: Equipment breakdowns and staff exodus cripple Zimbabwe’s healthcare The Ministry of Health and Child Care has been urged to address critical...

Makeathon develops assistive devices

kuensel - 15/Feb 10:31

Eighty-five participants from across the country took part in a three-day makeathon at the Royal Textile Academy in Thimphu, developing assistive...

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