CBI Raids 40 Locations in NMC Bribery Case as Lancet Warns Corruption Endangers Medical Standards

A single briefcase with ₹55 lakh might determine who treats your illness tomorrow. The National Medical Commission (NMC), India’s medical education watchdog, faces serious corruption allegations that could impact healthcare quality nationwide. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered an FIR on June 30, 2025, naming 34 individuals—including inspectors, ministry officials, and middlemen—after raids at over 40 locations across five states. The case centers on a ₹55 lakh bribe paid to three NMC inspectors at Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute in Nava Raipur. On July 19, The Lancet, one of the world’s oldest and most respected medical journals, published a scathing … Continue reading CBI Raids 40 Locations in NMC Bribery Case as Lancet Warns Corruption Endangers Medical Standards