WATER is ubiquitous and is in all that we do. As such, it will likely impact various sectors of human life. This ranges from health, economy, social, and food security.

The effects of climate change, growing water scarcity, increase in population, and present urbanisation challenges for water supply to meet required and desired needs.

Owing to the ubiquitous nature of water and its various demands, surface and groundwater are susceptible to deliberate or unintentional degradation of the quality and quantity of water due mainly to chemical, physical and biological contaminants. This degradation will result in water being unsafe for human consumption, impacting the quality and quantity of water available for daily living.

Drinking water contaminated by microorganisms can transmit diseases such as diarrhoea, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, and polio. These diseases are estimated to result in high numbers of mortality each year. Human activities and sanitary practices concerning waste disposal significantly increase the probability of disease outbreaks.

In Jamaica, the majority of the population (81 per cent) uses water closet facilities. Still, a notable portion of our people rely on latrines to dispose of their waste. Therefore, the demand for water in quantities to ensure sanitary waste disposal will continue to increase. However, more so, there is the possibility that these facilities, if not properly constructed, utilise the correct method of disposal that is compatible with the geological material and properly sited away from water source to reduce surface and underground contamination — for example, areas with a high water table or underground limestone formations.

Other notable risks in drinking water arise from chemicals such as nitrates, lead, fluoride and arsenic. There are also increasing concerns relating to contamination from pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and microplastics. These will likely make water unsafe if not identified and removed before public supply.

Vulnerable populations and water

The absence of adequate water in quantities that will facilitate good sanitary practices is inextricably linked to and a significant contributor to tropical diseases such as typhoid, cholera, dysentery, and intestinal parasites. The World Health Organization reported that people in low- and middle-income countries die yearly because of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene. This represents 60 per cent of total diarrhoeal deaths.

Impact of drought on health

The occurrence of drought is likely to impact water quantity and quality. In addition to the disruption of social and economic activities, sanitation, influenced by a reduction in the availability of potable water, is likely to be affected. Therefore, health and safety linked to sanitation will also be negatively impacted. Where there is limited water supply, there is an increased likelihood that basic sanitation will not be prioritised. This could give rise to gastrointestinal illnesses, acute respiratory infections and dermatological infections. Potable water in adequate supply is, therefore, necessary to reduce the incidents of water-borne or water-related diseases.

Several tropical diseases, some of which have been stated earlier, are linked to water and sanitation, such as typhoid, and are still endemic to some parts of Jamaica. Beyond the endemicity in Jamaica, there is the possibility for the importation of water-borne disease organisms. Cholera, which is also water-borne, is also a concern. As our neighbour Haiti repeatedly grapples with this disease, attention with due consideration must be given to the potential, now more than ever, during periods of drought where sanitation can easily be compromised, exposing the Jamaican population.

The present drought situation in Jamaica and opportunities for intervention

There is an array of opportunities for intervention. Access to improved water, sanitation, and hygiene could prevent avoidable illness and deaths among vulnerable populations such as the young and elderly and the immune-compromised. Prevention efforts should focus on individuals, community, and government.

Individual and communities

Public health education should focus on not only medical treatment. The prevention of illness during drought has a strong environmental component. Environmental protection of the water sources by disposing of their waste using approved methods is critically linked to the intervention. Disposing garbage in gullies, usually water shed areas will pollute surface and underground water. The public needs to be advised on the requirements to approved excreta and wastewater disposal systems that are compatible with the soil type in the area in which it is to build. Guidance should be sought from the local health department when constructing water and liquid waste disposal system.

Chemical containers containing labels with instructions for using and disposing of pesticides and herbicides used domestically and for agricultural, must always be followed. Unused portions of chemicals diluted or otherwise should not be poured down the drain or directly in the soil.

Water provided by the public water supplier may periodically need additional treatment if there has been contamination after leaving the treatment facility. Water can become unsafe for use during instances such as inclement weather, and turbidity is present in the water. Water with high turbidity or water retrieved from undeveloped sources should be treated with five per cent hypochlorite (bleach) or boiled for at least five minutes to kill pathogenic microorganisms especially in emergency and disasters. Note that boiled water will only remain as safe as the cleanliness of the container in which it is placed after boiling. Therefore, ensure containers used to store the water are clean and covered. Articles used to remove the water from the stored water should also be clean.

Tanks that store drinking water should be periodically flushed and sanitised with a food-safe sanitiser, for example, bleach solution mixed as per the manufacturer's instructions on the label.

During times of scarcity, prioritise health and sanitation, using potable water for drinking, hand washing and surfaces vulnerable to pathogenic microbiological contamination.

During scarcity, reuse water to flush toilets or water plants rather than use fresh potable water. Do not allow water to run to waste while showering or washing utensils.

Communities can partner with local authorities to ensure that the regulations and guidelines for waste disposal are practised. Communities can also lobby authorities for improved solid waste collection and improved water services in underserved areas, including consistently maintaining water supply facilities such as community storage tanks and entombed springs.

Government

As the international authority on public health and water quality, the World Health Organization (WHO) leads global efforts to prevent water-related disease, advising governments on the development of health-based targets and regulations.

The organisation has produced a series of guidelines that would go a long way in improving water supply and reducing the effects of disease transmission during drought. And are based on the management of risks. Notable among the guidelines is the need to most effectively identify and manage risks from catchment to consumer, independent surveillance to ensure that water safety plans are effective and health-based targets are being met.

While the statistics show that Jamaica has access to water that can be treated and facilities to provide safe drinking water for the population, some populations are at risk of becoming ill due to quality, quantity, and access issues. The efforts and opportunities to reduce this risk are multifaceted and should not be viewed in isolation. In attaining Vision 2030 goal of Jamaica having a Healthy Natural Environment, accelerated action is needed to ensure safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene for all. As part of its focus, this effort should include sustainable management and use of our water resources to reduce the risk of pollution which increase the risk of ill health, especially during a drought when the challenges multiply threefold among the vulnerable population (children and the elderly) living in urban and rural Jamaica. Notwithstanding, the public has a part to play in ensuring their personal and community health and begin to embrace the practices to protect the water resources as per guidelines and regulations and partner with authorities to reduce the risks to income, increased cost to for medical treatment of water-borne illnesses, disruption in work, education and productivity. It is therefore imperative to be proactive in forecasting the wide ranging implications and actively seek to implement preventative measures to mitigate the impact of drought on water quality and sanitation.

Andrea F Hardware is a public health specialist and lecturer in environmental health at the School of Public Health and Health Technology, University of Technology, Jamaica.

HEALTH MINISTER CAUGHT OFF GUARD BY JUNIOR DOCTORS’ COMPLAINTS

By Jenique Belgrave

Minister of Health and Wellness Senator Dr The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott says public complaints about junior doctors working long hours have left him feeling like he was “stabbed in the back” because the issue was never raised with him.
The visibly upset Dr Walcott also insisted on Friday that plans were already in the works to get more medical practitioners at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in the next financial year.
Even so, he said, the 30-hour workdays doctors were complaining about were “part of the process” and were actually an improvement over what previously obtained.
“I feel as though I have been stabbed in my back because since I became Minister of Health, I met with the Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP) in December. We discussed a number of things. There was no issue mentioned in that discussion about junior doctors and their conditions of service…. Not a single junior doctor has asked to meet with me or has written me anything and that is why I feel particularly upset about it,” he told the media on the sidelines of a seminar to mark World Tuberculosis Day, at the Pan American Health Organisation.
“Even on Wednesday, I said that we are going to look at extending the hours in the operating theatres and, naturally, you will need more doctors. I spoke about anaesthetists and I spoke about categories of doctors. Even in the well of Parliament [during the Estimates debate], I said not only doctors but that we will need additional staff – medical and also additional technical people and stuff like this. I’ve been speaking and negotiating, and I’ve been stabbed in my back.”
After Government Senator Dr Crystal Haynes earlier this week, during debate on the Appropriation Bill, 2023 in the Upper House, called for an end to the more than 30-hour shifts junior doctors were working to safeguard both patients and healthcare providers, consultant physician at the QEH Dr Kenneth Connell drew further attention to the matter in an interview with Barbados TODAY, declaring it was a “dangerous” situation for both doctors and the public. Then on Thursday, a group of junior doctors spoke out about their experience in a statement sent to this media house, saying the workload had been so heavy, some of their colleagues had quit and some even required counselling.
However, the Health Minister insisted that long shifts were the norm not only here but in hospitals in developed countries.
He added that overall, conditions have improved.
“They have been improving over time. You are talking about 30 hours? I can speak of working 48 hours. We worked weekends straight and then continued working on Monday. We did. This is part of the process. All over the world, junior doctors complain about the length of days that they work and the hours they work. In some developed countries, they have set guidelines, but even where those guidelines are set, still doctors in the United Kingdom complain about conditions,” asserted the medical doctor who was accompanied by Minister with responsibility for the QEH Dr Sonia Browne.
Adding that the job is not a glamorous one, he declared: “Health care is not sitting down in an office at a desk or a computer and then leaving at 4.30 and being off for a weekend. That is not hospital medicine!”
Minister Walcott said 176 junior doctors and 12 sessional junior doctors are currently employed at the QEH and a case has been made for additional personnel to address staffing shortages there.
“During the Estimates process, I have been speaking to my colleagues in Cabinet, to the Prime Minister. In the well in Parliament, I [said] that we will need – and put a case for the employment of – additional junior doctors. I have said so since January,” he contended.
Responding to the suggestion that a shift system be introduced, Dr Walcott said while doctors in the Accident and Emergency department do work in shifts, staff are also on-call and junior doctors are compensated with allowances for their long hours.
Sources have informed Barbados TODAY that all junior doctors have been invited to a closed-door listening session on Monday at 2 p.m. in the QEH Auditorium to guide plans “to improve their working conditions and well-being going forward”.
In a statement sent to Barbados TODAY and signed by ‘Concerned Junior Doctors’, the medical professionals said the vicious cycle of long workdays and even longer on-call shifts continued to take a negative toll on their physical and mental well-being.
They said burnout and long sick leave were commonplace and called on authorities to give them relief.
They were supported in their call by BAMP president Dr Lynda Williams who welcomed “an urgent examination of the hours that junior doctors now work”.
“We fully support the need to transition to an ideal number of working hours that will allow them to have safe, productive and fulfilling lives and that will protect the public from harm,” she said.
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By Shamar Blunt

Former acting Director of Medical Services at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), Dr Clyde Cave believes that the facility has not changed sufficiently with the times to be able to help interns cope with their workload.
“The duties of ‘on-call’ doctors in many departments at the QEH have evolved over the past decades. The workload is now closer to a full shift than to being available for a few emergencies,” Dr Cave explained.
“The system has not effectively responded to this, I think in large part because it would be expensive to hire more doctors to accomplish the same work that is being done now. Of course, this false economy is at the expense of quality and working conditions.”
His comments came in response to recent calls by Government Senator Dr Crystal Haynes and consultant physician at the QEH and Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of West Indies Cave Hill Campus Dr Kenneth Connell, for the practice of having junior doctors working more than 30 hours per shift to be abolished.
Dr Cave, who was also the former Internship Coordinator at the QEH, told Barbados TODAY that though the institution has changed over the years to better meet the healthcare needs of Barbadians, the system has not responded effectively to better manage the duties of the young doctors.
He also explained that the training hours for interns have also increased over the years in keeping with the demands of the healthcare industry.
“For interns, their apprenticeship is more than just a matter of hours of duty, though that is important too. Mentorship, continuity of care, experience, acquisition of expertise and development of clinical judgment are essential to their professional growth to be eligible for full registration by the Medical Council of Barbados,” noted the respected paediatric consultant.
Dr Clyde stressed however, that simply hiring more doctors will not be enough. Instead, the entire system needs to be re-examined to be able to promote a “culture of patient-centred efficiency” at the healthcare institution.
“The solution, as I see it, is beyond just extra posts, though that is clearly needed. All functions at the hospital would have to operate beyond 8 – 4, and a culture of patient-centred efficiency be promoted. This would entail review and possible reassignment of traditional medical chores with appropriate support from technology and an expanded healthcare team.”
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Analysts said that while Alameda County Superior Court Judge Evelio Grillo's ruling was not surprising, the litigation will likely weigh on the drugmaker's share price until the trial, scheduled to begin July 24. The trial will be the first test of how Zantac cancer claims will fare before a jury. The plaintiff, California resident James Goetz, says he developed bladder cancer from taking the drug."Our client will now have his day in court, and we look forward to sharing the evidence with the jury that GSK has known for decades that Zantac contains staggering amounts of a proven carcinogen," Jennifer Moore, a lawyer for Goetz and others suing over Zantac, said in a statement.GSK said in a statement it disagreed with the ruling and would defend the case at trial. The company has repeatedly denied that Zantac can cause cancer.First approved in 1983, Zantac became the world's best selling medicine in 1988 and one of the first-ever drugs to top $1 billion in annual sales.Originally marketed by a forerunner of GSK, it was later sold successively to Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim and finally Sanofi. Those companies also face lawsuits over the drug.The companies scored a major victory in December, when a federal judge threw out all of the Zantac cases in U.S. federal court, some 50,000, after finding the opinions of the plaintiffs' expert witnesses linking the drug to cancer were not backed by sound science.In 2019, some manufacturers and pharmacies halted Zantac sales over concerns that its active ingredient, ranitidine, degraded over time to form a chemical called NDMA. While NDMA is found in low levels in food and water, it is known to cause cancer in larger amounts.The FDA in 2020 pulled all remaining brand name Zantac and generic versions off the market, triggering a wave of lawsuits.Analysts said it was not surprising that Grillo ruled differently from the federal court because California's courts are known to be friendlier to plaintiffs."We've had some (investor) feedback who are disappointed here given that they were hoping a settlement would have been more likely," said Barclays analyst Emily Field. "This obviously removes the blue sky scenario of the case being totally thrown out, but really that wasn't people's expectation."Citi analysts said the likely magnitude of any settlement for GSK is "likely very modest", at less than $5 billion, and noted that the statute of limitations will somewhat restrict a mushrooming of casesRead also: Heartburn drug: Sanofi expects decision on Zantac dispute with Boehringer in Q1 at earliest

PAHO calls on countries to accelerate action towards ending tuberculosis

Cristina Mitchell

24 Mar 2023

One local consultant internist believes that the last three years of COVID-19 have turned the focus on the need to re-examine the current policies used to address mental health illnesses and the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) affecting citizens.
Dr Petra Crookendale also believes it is time preventive medicine, and “generational health” are seen as practical policies going forward for the country, as a change in healthy lifestyles needed to start from the ground up.
Speaking on the lessons learned by the medical fraternity after the prolonged battle with the pandemic, Dr. Crookendale, said the rise in anxiety and depression among locals seeking help, has been stark.
“One of the things that I have noticed is that we do need to improve our mental health facilities, the ability for people to have counselling and so on. One of the glaring things that came out of COVID-19 was the mental health issues, especially things like anxiety and depression.
“There are people who don’t want to acknowledge that they do have a mental health issue… which by the way, post COVID, I think all of us do, it’s just the degree to which we have it. I think a lot of it existed before COVID but people were coping. Now after COVID they are not coping as well and this is why these symptoms of anxiety are manifesting,” she explained.
Her comments aligned with those of Minister of Health Dr the Most Honourable Jerome Walcott made in the Upper House as the Senate debated the Appropriation Bill 2023. The minister said that over the course of the last three years of the pandemic many patients have been reporting to several institutions with mental health concerns, with cases having increased by 200 per cent since 2019.
Dr Crookendale said though Barbadians may have gotten numb to the NCD numbers affecting the country over the last several years, the cases of chronic illnesses being diagnosed remains uncomfortably high.
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As it is the most populated state it gives students an opportunity to gain better clinical experience.

Studying Medicine in Uttar Pradesh (UP) has several benefits, such as:

Quality Education: Uttar Pradesh has some of the best medical colleges in the country that offer high-quality education and training to students. Many of these colleges are recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and have state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities.

Affordability: The cost of education in Uttar Pradesh is relatively lower compared to other states, making it an option for students who want to pursue a career in Medicine.

Diverse Culture: Uttar Pradesh has diverse cultures, traditions, and languages. Studying in this state can expose you to a diverse range of people and cultures, which allows you to gain a better perspective of the world.

Internship Opportunities: Medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh offer a variety of internship opportunities for students. These internships can provide students with hands-on experience and help them gain practical skills that can be useful in their future careers.

Career Opportunities: Uttar Pradesh has a growing healthcare industry, meaning there are plenty of job opportunities for medical professionals in the state. Additionally, many medical colleges in UP have tie-ups with hospitals and healthcare organizations, providing students with opportunities for job placements and career advancement.

In Uttar Pradesh, the counseling process for admission to medical colleges is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education and Training (DMET). The counseling process is conducted for admission to medical courses. 

The state counseling process begins after the results of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) are announced. Candidates who have qualified for NEET are required to register for counseling on the official website of DMET.

During the counseling process, candidates can choose the medical colleges they are interested in, and the seats are allocated based on the candidate's rank, preferences, and availability of seats.

The MCC/DGHS for Undergraduate Medical Colleges will conduct the counseling for successful candidates for Seats under 15% All India Quota and 100% including 85% State Quota of Central Institutions (ABVIMS & RML Hospital/VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital/ESIC)/ Central Universities (including DU/ BHU /AMU)/AIIMS/ JIPMER and Deemed Universities.

MCC merely completes the AFMC registration process and provides the AFMC Officials with the information of enrolled Candidates for the admissions procedure. The grade may be applied to any additional pertinent classes that DU/BHU or other Universities give.

The seat percentage for the state counseling process for admission to medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh varies every year and is subject to change. 

According to the National Medical Commission's official website, these are the recognized government and private medical colleges.

Government medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh (U.P.)
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Aligarh

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) is a medical school and hospital in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1962 and is affiliated with Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

JNMC offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, D.M., and MCh. The College has a teaching hospital with 1250 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The College has a highly qualified faculty comprising experienced doctors and researchers. It also has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library. JNMC is certified with an "A" rating by NAAC and has received recognition from the National Medical Commission (NMC).

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College is a highly respected institution for India's medical education and healthcare services. It has produced many successful doctors and researchers, and its teaching hospital is known for providing quality medical care to patients nationwide.

2. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Gorakhpur

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur is a medical college and hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2019 as one of the new AIIMS institutes in the country.

The institute offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, D.M., and MCh. The institute has a teaching hospital with 750 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the institute comprises highly qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. The institute has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library. The school is accredited with an "A" rating by the NAAC and has received recognition from the National Medical Commission.

AIIMS Gorakhpur is a new but promising institution for India's medical education and healthcare services. With its focus on quality education and medical care, it is expected to produce many successful doctors and researchers in the coming years.

3. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rae Bareli

The Pradhan Mantri Sawasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY) Phase-II approved the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh in February 2009. AIIMS Raebareli is a public medical research university and hospital headquartered in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, India. Rae Bareli was founded in 2013.

4. Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi

MLBMC is a medical college and hospital in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1968 and is affiliated with Bundelkhand University.

MLBMC offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a teaching hospital with 885 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises highly qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library. It has been recognized by the NMC and accredited by the NAAC with an 'A' grade.

Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College is a respected institution for Uttar Pradesh medical education and healthcare services. It has produced many successful doctors and researchers, and its teaching hospital is known for providing quality medical care to patients from all over the region.

5. Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS - BHU), Varanasi

The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is a medical school and hospital in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1960 and is affiliated with Banaras Hindu University.

IMS offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh, and diploma courses. The institute has a teaching hospital with 1826 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the institute comprises highly qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. The institute has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library. It has been recognized by the NMC and accredited by the NAAC with an 'A' grade.

IMS at BHU is a highly respected institution for India's medical education and healthcare services. It has produced many successful doctors and researchers, and its teaching hospital is known for providing quality medical care to patients nationwide.

6. Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College (MRAMC), Ambedkar Nagar

Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College (MRAMC) is a medical college located in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2011 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.

MRAMC offers undergraduate medical courses, including MBBS. The College has a teaching hospital with 300 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

Mahamaya Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College is a relatively new institution for India's medical education and healthcare services. While it may not have the same reputation and resources as some of the older and more established medical colleges, it is still a significant contributor to healthcare in the region, providing medical education and services to the local population. MRAMC is certified with a "B" rating by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and is recognized by the NMC.

7. S N Medical College, Agra

S N Medical College (SNMC) is a medical college and hospital located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1965 and is affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.

SNMC offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a teaching hospital with 890 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises highly qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. It has been recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

S N Medical College is a well-regarded institution for Uttar Pradesh medical education and healthcare services. It has produced many successful doctors and researchers, and its teaching hospital is known for providing quality medical care to patients from all over the region.

8. Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, (Prev. UP Rural Inst. of Med.Sc&R) Etawah

Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences (UPUMS), previously known as Uttar Pradesh Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (UPRIMSR), is a medical university in Saifai, Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2005 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh.

UPUMS offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, DM, MCh, and diploma courses. The University has a teaching hospital with 750 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the University comprises qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. It has been recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. The University has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

Overall, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences is a relatively new but rapidly growing institution for India's medical education and healthcare services. It is committed to providing quality medical education and services to the local population and has the potential to become a leading medical university in the country.

9. Moti Lal Nehru Medical College, Allahabad

Moti Lal Nehru Medical College (MLNMC) is a medical college and hospital in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1961 and is affiliated with King George's Medical University, Lucknow.

MLNMC offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a teaching hospital with 1075 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. It has been recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

10. Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College (LLRM), Meerut

Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College (LLRM) is a medical college and hospital in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1966 and is affiliated with Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.

LLRM offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a teaching hospital with 1179 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. It has been recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

Overall, Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College is a well-regarded institution for Uttar Pradesh medical education and healthcare services. It has produced many successful doctors and researchers, and its teaching hospital is known for providing quality medical care to patients from all over the region.

11. Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College (GSVM), Kanpur

Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College (GSVM) is a medical college and hospital located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. Established in 1956, it is affiliated with the Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur.

GSVM offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a teaching hospital with 1130 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. It has been recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Memorial Medical College is a well-regarded institution for medical education and healthcare services in Uttar Pradesh. It has produced many successful doctors and researchers, and its teaching hospital is known for providing quality medical care to patients from all over the region.

12. Baba Raghav Das Medical College (BRD), Gorakhpur

Baba Raghav Das Medical College (BRD) is a medical college and hospital located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1969 and is affiliated with Gorakhpur University.

BRD offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a teaching hospital with 1144 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. It has been recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

13. King George Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow

King George's Medical University (KGMU) is a medical college and hospital in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 1911 and is affiliated with King George's Medical University.

KGMU offers undergraduate and postgraduate medical courses, including MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a teaching hospital with 2500 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises highly qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. It has been recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC)and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A' grade. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

14. Rajkiya Medical College Jalaun (RMC Jalaun), Orai, Uttar Pradesh

Rajkiya Medical College Jalaun (RMC Jalaun) is a government medical college in Orai, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2019 and is affiliated with Bundelkhand University, Jhansi.

RMC Jalaun offers undergraduate medical courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The College has a teaching hospital with 300 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

Rajkiya Medical College Jalaun is a promising medical education and healthcare service institution in Uttar Pradesh. Despite being a newly established college, it has a dedicated faculty and modern facilities. The teaching hospital is expected to provide quality medical care to patients from the region.

15. Government Medical College & Super facility Hospital, Azamgarh

Government Medical College & Super Facility Hospital, Azamgarh, or GMC Azamgarh, is a government medical college and hospital located in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2018 and is affiliated with King George's Medical University, Lucknow.

GMC Azamgarh offers undergraduate medical courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The College has a teaching hospital with 500 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises highly qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

16. Government Medical College (GMCK), Kannauj

Government Medical College Kannauj (GMCK) is a government medical college located in Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2021 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.

GMCK Kannauj offers undergraduate medical courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The College has a teaching hospital with 300 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

Government Medical College Kannauj is a promising medical education and healthcare service institution in Uttar Pradesh. Despite being a newly established college, it has a dedicated faculty and modern facilities. The teaching hospital is expected to provide quality medical care to patients from the region.

17. Shaikh-UL-Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan Medical College, Saharanpur

Shaikh-UL-Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan Medical College, also known as MMM Medical College, is a government medical college located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2015 and is affiliated with Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.

MMM Medical College offers undergraduate medical courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The College has a teaching hospital with 600 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises highly qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

Shaikh-UL-Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan Medical College is a promising institution for Uttar Pradesh medical education and healthcare services. Despite being a relatively new college, it has a dedicated faculty and modern facilities. The teaching hospital is expected to provide quality medical care to patients from the region.

18. Government Allopathic Medical College, Banda

Government Allopathic Medical College Banda, or GAMC Banda, is a government medical college located in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2018 and is affiliated with King George's Medical University, Lucknow.

GAMC Banda offers undergraduate medical courses leading to the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). The College has a teaching hospital with 500 beds, which provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The faculty of the College comprises qualified and experienced doctors and researchers. The College has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

19. Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (RMLIMS) is a premier medical institute in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2006 and is named after Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, a prominent Indian freedom fighter and socialist leader.

RMLIMS offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in medical and allied fields such as Medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, radiology, pathology, microbiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology. The institute also offers super-specialty cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, and gastroenterology courses.

The faculty at RMLIMS comprises highly qualified and experienced doctors and researchers dedicated to providing quality medical education and healthcare services. The institute has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library.

The RMLIMS hospital is a 1200-bed tertiary care hospital that provides medical services in various specialties, such as cardiology, neurology, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, nephrology, endocrinology, pulmonology, and hematology. The hospital has state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment facilities and provides affordable healthcare services to the people of Lucknow and the surrounding areas.

20. Government Medical College, Rampur, Basti

Government Medical College, Rampur, Basti, Uttar Pradesh, is a medical college in India. It is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The University provides student and graduate degrees in several medical disciplines, including MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma studies. The College has state-of-the-art medical instruction and research resources and highly skilled staff.

21. Government Medical College, Badaun

Government Medical College, Badaun, is located in the Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various medical fields, such as MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has well-equipped labs, classrooms, and a hospital where students can gain practical training and experience. The College has a highly qualified faculty and an excellent academic reputation in the region.

22. Government Medical College, Shahjahanpur

Government Medical College, Shahjahanpur, is a medical college located in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with King George's Medical University, Lucknow, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various medical fields, such as MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience. The College has a highly qualified faculty and an excellent academic reputation in the region.

23. Government Medical College, Faizabad

Government Medical College, Faizabad, is a medical college located in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various medical fields, such as MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience. The College has a highly qualified faculty and an excellent academic reputation in the region.

24. Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College, Bahraich

Rajkiya Allopathic Medical College, Bahraich, is a medical college located in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with King George's Medical University, Lucknow, and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various medical fields, such as MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience.

25. Government Medical College, Firozabad

Government Medical College, Firozabad, is a medical college located in Firozabad district of Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various medical fields, such as MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses.

26. Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Kasna, Greater Noida

Government Institute of Medical Sciences, Kasna, is a medical college in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various medical fields, such as MBBS, MD, MS, and diploma courses.

27. Autonomous State Medical College (ASMC) Pratapgarh

Autonomous State Medical College, Pratapgarh, or Government Medical College, Pratapgarh, is a full-fledged tertiary government medical college and hospital. It is located at Pratapgarh in Uttar Pradesh, India. The College imparts the degree of Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery.

28. Autonomous State Medical College Society, Ghazipur

Maharshi Vishwamitra Autonomous State Medical College, also known as Ghazipur Medical College, is a full-fledged tertiary government Medical college and hospital. It is located at Ghazipur in Uttar Pradesh.

29. Uma Nath Singh Autonomous State Medical College Society, Jaunpur

The Uma Nath Singh Autonomous state medical college is an autonomous medical teaching institute run by the Autonomous society of state medical colleges and Medical education department of Uttar Pradesh for an annual intake of 100 MBBS students. This institute is affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University.

30. Autonomous State Medical College Society, Fatehpur

Autonomous State Medical College, Fatehpur, U.P., has been established under phase -2 of the centrally sponsored Scheme to attach Medical College to the existing District Hospital, which is approximately 9 km away from Medical College.

This institute aims to achieve excellence in Health Care Medical Education and research work. ASMC Fatehpur is run by the Department of Medical Education, Uttar Pradesh, and is Affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow.

31. Autonomous State Medical College Society, Etah, Uttar Pradesh

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has set up the Autonomous State Medical College at Etah to meet the ever-growing needs of medical professionals equipped with the best of their knowledge and techniques. To achieve the goal, faculty members of very sound backgrounds in different branches of Medicine have been brought from all over the country for teaching, research, and technical guidance. It is the earnest endeavor of the Government to fulfill its commitment to improved health care services and the Nation through this Institution.

The Autonomous State Medical College has the latest scientific equipment, teaching aids, and most modern R & D facilities. 

32. Autonomous State Medical College Society, Hardoi

Autonomous State Medical College Hardoi is a prestigious medical college. The College was established in 2021 to provide a world-class medical education, health care, and research facility. The College is Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University Lucknow and approved by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

33. Autonomous State Medical College, Siddharth Nagar

The autonomous state medical college in Siddharth Nagar was founded in 2021 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to produce socially conscious and qualified physicians, offering tertiary-level medical treatment to Siddharthnagar and the surrounding regions and addressing the state's physician shortage. It is connected to Lucknow's Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University. Applicants must pass the National Eligibility combined Entrance Test (Undergraduate) to be admitted to the MBBS program. (NEET-UG). The 350-bed hospital offers emergency, outpatient, inpatient, daycare, laboratory, and imaging services, a blood bank, a BSL lab, and other required facilities. Patient Services Department (OPD)

34. Maharshi Devraha Baba Autonomous State Medical College, Deoria

Maharshi Devraha Baba Autonomous State Medical College, Deoria, is a medical college in the Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with King George's Medical University, Lucknow and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (M.D., MS) courses in various medical fields. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience. The College has a highly qualified faculty and an excellent academic reputation in the region.

35. Autonomous State Society Medical College Mirzapur

Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, is home to the Autonomous State Medical College. The College was founded in 2021 to offer a top-notch center for medical education, healthcare, and study. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has authorized the College, and it is connected to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University in Lucknow. 

Private medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh (U.P.):
1. Major S D Singh Medical College and Hospital, Fathehgarh, Farrukhabad

Major S D Singh Medical College and Hospital is a medical college and hospital located in Fatehgarh, Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2011 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.

The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate courses in Medicine (M.D., MS) and diploma courses. The College has a teaching hospital with 700 beds and provides medical services in various specialties such as Medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT, dermatology, and psychiatry.

The College has a well-qualified faculty with many experienced doctors and researchers. It also has modern facilities such as well-equipped laboratories, classrooms, and a library. The NMC approved the Institution, and the Indian Government's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has officially recognized it.

In Uttar Pradesh, Major S D Singh Medical College and Hospital is a reputable medical education and healthcare services facility.

2. Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki

Hind Institute of Medical Sciences is a private medical college in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (M.D., MS) courses in various medical fields. The faculty at the College is highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience.

3. Subharti Medical College, Meerut

Subharti Medical College is a private medical college in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with Swami Vivekanand Subharti University and is recognized by the NMC. The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (M.D., MS) courses in various medical fields. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience. The faculty at the College is highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. The Institution also provides research chances for students who want to work in medical investigation.

4. Santosh Medical College, Ghaziabad

SMC, Ghaziabad, is a private medical college in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with Santosh Deemed to be University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (M.D., MS) courses in various medical fields. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience. The faculty at the College is highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. The College also has a research center that promotes research in the field of medical sciences.

5. Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital, Bareilly

Rohilkhand Medical College & Hospital is a private medical college in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with M.J.P. Rohilkhand University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (M.D., MS) courses in various medical fields. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience. The faculty at the College is highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. The College also has a research center that promotes research in the field of medical sciences.

6. Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College, Moradabad

Teerthanker Mahaveer Medical College is a private medical college in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with Teerthanker Mahaveer University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (M.D., MS) courses in various medical fields. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience. The faculty at the College is highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. The College also has a research center that promotes research in the field of medical sciences.

7. Muzaffarnagar Medical College, Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar Medical College is a private medical college in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is affiliated with Chaudhary Charan Singh University and is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC). The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (M.D., MS) courses in various medical fields. The faculty at the College is highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields. The College has a well-equipped hospital with modern facilities where students can gain practical training and experience. The College also has a research center that promotes research in the field of medical sciences.

8. Era Lucknow Medical College, Lucknow

Era Lucknow Medical College (ELMC) is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was established in 2001 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad. The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) courses in various specialties of Medicine.

ELMC has a well-equipped campus with modern facilities and infrastructure. The College has an extensive library, computer center, auditorium, and sports facilities. The faculty at ELMC consists of experienced and highly qualified doctors and professors dedicated to teaching and research.

In addition to academic activities, ELMC also promotes extracurricular activities to encourage the overall development of its students. The College has various clubs and societies for music, dance, drama, and sports.

ELMC is committed to providing quality medical education and producing skilled and compassionate doctors who can contribute to the healthcare needs of society.

9. K.D. Medical College Hospital & Research Centre, Mathura

K.D. Medical College Hospital & Research Centre is a medical college located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2015 and is affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra. The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) courses in various specialties of Medicine.

The campus of K.D. Medical College Hospital & Research Centre is spread over 35 acres of land with modern facilities and infrastructure. The College has a well-equipped library, laboratories, computer center, auditorium, and sports facilities—the faculty at K.D. Medical College comprises experienced and highly qualified doctors and professors dedicated to teaching and research.

The hospital attached to the College has 750 beds and provides healthcare services to the local community. The hospital has various departments, including surgery, Medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, and ENT. The hospital also has a blood bank, pharmacy, and emergency services.

10. F.H. Medical College & Hospital, Etamdapur, Agra

F.H. Medical College & Hospital is a medical college in Etamdapur, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2014 and is affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra. The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) courses in various specialties of Medicine.

The campus of F.H. Medical College & Hospital is spread over 100 acres of land with modern facilities and infrastructure. The College has a well-equipped library, laboratories, computer center, auditorium, and sports facilities. The faculty at F.H. Medical College & Hospital consists of experienced and highly qualified doctors and professors dedicated to teaching and research.

The hospital attached to the College has 500 beds and provides healthcare services to the local community. The hospital has various departments, including surgery, Medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, ophthalmology, and ENT.

11. Rajshree Medical Research Institute, Bareilly

Rajshree Medical Research Institute (RMRI) is a medical college in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2009 and is affiliated with Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly. The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) courses in various specialties of Medicine.

The campus of Rajshree Medical Research Institute is spread over 35 acres of land with modern facilities and infrastructure. The College has a well-equipped library, laboratories, computer center, auditorium, and sports facilities. The Rajshree Medical Research Institute faculty consists of experienced and highly qualified doctors and professors dedicated to teaching and research.

12. Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Lucknow

Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (IIMS&R) is a medical college in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2015 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad. The College offers undergraduate (MBBS) and postgraduate (MD/MS) courses in various specialties of Medicine.

The Integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research campus is spread over 60 acres of land with modern facilities and infrastructure. The College has a well-equipped library, laboratories, computer center, auditorium, and sports facilities. The integral Institute of Medical Sciences & Research faculty comprises experienced and highly qualified doctors and professors dedicated to teaching and research.

13. Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences, Barabanki

Mayo Institute of Medical Sciences is a medical college and hospital located in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, India. The institute was established in 2012 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, postgraduate courses like MD MS, and diplomas in various medical specialties. A library, lecture rooms, labs, and a hospital with different sections are among the contemporary amenities and equipment available.

The hospital attached to the institute has a capacity of 500 beds and provides healthcare services to the local population and patients from nearby areas. The hospital has well-equipped intensive care units, operation theatres, and diagnostic facilities to cater to the medical needs of patients.

14. Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Hapur

Rama Medical College Hospital and Research Centre is a private medical college in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2011 and is affiliated with Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS, postgraduate courses such as M.D., MS, and diploma courses in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

The hospital attached to the institute has a capacity of 650 beds and provides healthcare services to the local population and patients from nearby areas.

15. Career Institute Of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow

Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital is a private medical college in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2011 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

The hospital attached to the institute has a capacity of 450 beds and provides healthcare services to the local population and patients from nearby areas. The College provides community healthcare services through outreach programs and health camps.

16. School of Medical Sciences & Research, Greater Noida

School of Medical Sciences & Research (SMS&R) is a private medical college in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2009 and is affiliated with Sharda University.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

17. Rama Medical College and Hospital, Kanpur

In 2008, the Rama Educational Organization, Kanpur, founded the Rama Medical College - Hospital Research Center. The organization aims to offer everyone access to top-notch medical facilities and the best medical education. Using traditional and contemporary approaches, the College provides medical education and training using all available technologies. In addition to the MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery) program, it also provides Post Graduate Programs as of 2008.

18. Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences, Hapur

Saraswati Institute of Medical Sciences is a private medical college in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2008 and is affiliated with Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

19. Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly

Shri Ram Murti Smarak Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly, or SRMSIMS, is a private medical college in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India. M.J.P. Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, is associated with the Institution founded in 2002.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

The faculty comprises experienced and qualified medical professionals who provide quality education and training to their students. The hospital attached to the institute has a capacity of 950 beds. The College also has a research center and various academic and extracurricular activities for the overall development of its students.

20. G.S. Medical College & Hospital, Hapur, UP (GSMC&H)

G.S. Medical College & Hospital (GSMC&H) is headquartered in Pilkhuwa, Hapur. Focusing on comprehensive learning and instilling competitive abilities in pupils, it has established itself as a high-quality education provider.

The National Medical Commission has approved G.S. and is affiliated with Lucknow's Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University.

Academic, research and instructional excellence are hallmarks of GSMC&H. with its renowned staff, top-notch educational programs, and cutting-edge teaching standards.

21. Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi

Heritage Institute of Medical Sciences, Varanasi, is a private medical college in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2015 and is affiliated with Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.

The College's vision is to be a center of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare services. The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments. The hospital attached to the institute has a capacity of 700 beds.

22. Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur

Hind Institute of Medical Sciences, Sitapur, is a private medical college in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2008 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

23. Saraswati Medical College, Unnao

Saraswati Medical College, Unnao, is a private medical college in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2011 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

24. Varun Arjun Medical College, Banthra, Shahjahanpur

Varun Arjun Medical College, Banthra, Shahjahanpur, is a private medical college in Banthra, Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2016 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

25. Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Gajraula

Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Gajraula, is a private medical college in Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2016 and is affiliated with Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.

The College offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences is recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and is committed to providing quality medical education to its students. The College's vision is to be a center of excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare services.

26. Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital, Mathura

Krishna Mohan Medical College & Hospital (KMMCH) is a private medical college in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2016 and is affiliated with Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra.

KMMCH offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses such as M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

27. Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow

Prasad Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) is a private medical college in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2016 and is affiliated with Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad.

PIMS offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The College also has a research center and various academic and extracurricular activities for the overall development of its students. The staff consists of skilled and seasoned medical professionals committed to giving their pupils high-quality instruction and training.

28. T S Misra Medical College & Hospital, Amusi, Lucknow

T S Misra Medical College & Hospital is a private medical college in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Institution was founded in 2019 and is affiliated with Faizabad's Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University. The College offers undergraduate medical courses MBBS.

29. National Capital Region Institute of Medical Sciences, Meerut

National Capital Region Institute of Medical Sciences (NCIMS) is a private medical college in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. The Institution was founded in 2018 and is associated with Meerut's Chaudhary Charan Singh University.

NCIMS offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses such as M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties.

30. United Institute of Medical Sciences, Allahabad

United Institute of Medical Sciences is located in Prayagraj, the center of Uttar Pradesh. It is the first private medical school in Prayagraj and was founded in 2020.

31. Noida International Institute Of Medical Sciences, Noida

Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences (NIIMS) is a private medical college in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2009 and is affiliated with Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.

NIIMS offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses such as M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties.

32. Naraina Medical College & Research Centre

Naraina Medical College & Research Centre (NMRC) is a private medical college in Sasni, Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, India. The College was established in 2011 and is affiliated with Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow.

NMRC offers undergraduate medical courses like MBBS and postgraduate courses like M.D. and M.S. in various medical specialties. The campus has modern infrastructure and facilities like lecture halls, laboratories, a library, and a hospital with multiple departments.

The hospital attached to the institute has a capacity of 350 beds and provides healthcare services to the local population and patients from nearby areas.

Studying Medicine in Uttar Pradesh can provide students with quality education, diverse cultural exposure, and various job opportunities.

NEW YORK, United States (AP) — For the first time, autism is being diagnosed more frequently in black and Hispanic children than in white kids in the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday.

Among all US eight-year-old children, one in 36 had autism in 2020, the CDC estimated. That's up from one in 44 two years earlier.

But the rate rose faster for children of colour than for white kids. The new estimates suggest that about three per cent of black, Hispanic and Asian or Pacific Islander children have an autism diagnosis, compared with about two per cent of white kids.

That's a contrast to the past, when autism was most commonly diagnosed in white kids — usually in middle- or upper-income families with the means to go to autism specialists. As recently as 2010, white kids were deemed 30 per cent more likely to be diagnosed with autism than black children and 50 per cent more likely than Hispanic children.

Experts attributed the change to improved screening and autism services for all kids, and to increased awareness and advocacy for black and Hispanic families.

The increase is from "this rush to catch up", said David Mandell, a University of Pennsylvania psychiatry professor.

Still, it's not clear that black and Hispanic children with autism are being helped as much as their white counterparts. A study published in January found that black and Hispanic kids had less access to autism services than white children during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Autism is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. There are many possible symptoms, many of which overlap with other diagnoses. They can include delays in language and learning, social and emotional withdrawal, and an unusual need for routine. Scientists believe genetics can play a factor, but there is no known biological reason why it would be more common in one racial or ethnic group than another.

The Ministry of Health is committed to tackling the significant increase in people turning up in the island’s healthcare system with mental health illnesses.
Health Minister Dr the Most Honourable Jerome Walcott said over the course of the last three years of the COVID-19 pandemic many of these patients have reported at several institutions with general numbers shooting up by over 200 per cent since 2019.
As he made his contribution to the debate on the Appropriation Bill 2023 in the Senate on Wednesday Dr Walcott noted: “In the Ministry of Health, we recognise that post-COVID mental health illness and disease in Barbados is a real concern. We have been looking at the attendance at the various clinics, and the attendance to the ‘psychi’ clinics in the polyclinic system [since] 2019. We are now over 200 per cent above what it was then, which tells you that there are people seeking care [and] to be evaluated.
“The ministry this year is really going after mental health,” he insisted.
He further revealed that the previously operational Mental Health Commission had been re-established, along with a strategic plan which was first drafted using the 2005 Mental Health Reform Policy.
Dr Walcott stressed that the mental health of citizens and the policies governing this aspect of healthcare needed to be relooked.
“We need to look at the whole issue of governance of mental health illness in this country. We need to look at public education and the stigma associated with mental health illness, [and] we need to look at community mental health.
“We have started but we really need to push it. We need to integrate it totally into the polyclinic system. We are expanding the numbers of psychiatrists and counselling psychologists in the community because we need to move it into the community.”
He added: “There are a number of issues with teenagers in the schools, some of the violence we are hearing about is related to mental health issues.”
He explained that clinics have been introduced in the antenatal and postnatal at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, recognising that postpartum psychosis is a real factor, and that “people can become suicidal after delivery”.
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