Here are the top health news for the day:UP set to launch telemedicine services at 972 Community Health CentresThe Uttar Pradesh government has announced plans to provide specialist doctor consultations at Community Health Centers (CHCs) across the state under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. The initiative, slated for launch in the 2025-26 financial year aims to enhance healthcare accessibility.Medical Dialogues had previously reported that to strengthen telemedicine services in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government is planning to introduce a scheme under which people, especially those living in far-flung areas, can seek medical consultations by simply dialling a number. Under the scheme, the state is being divided into five clusters and control rooms will be established in five prominent cities, Health Minister Sidhartha Nath Singh said here.For more information, click on the link below:UP to launch Telemedicine Service at 972 CHCsSenior resident seats at SMS Medical College reduced by 56 percentIn a shocking move, the Medical Education Department in Rajasthan decreased the number of senior resident positions at SMS Medical College. Even though the institute has altogether 318 approved posts for senior residency, it has now been decreased to 139 senior resident positions.The matter came to light after the State Medical Education Department on Thursday released the details for senior resident counselling after the results of the Postgraduate Medical Exam were released.For more information, click on the link below:Setback to SMS Medical College! SR Seats Decreased by 56 percentDelhi Health Minister stresses need for adult immunization Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh emphasized the importance of adult vaccination while inaugurating an adult vaccination clinic at Fortis Escorts Hospital in Okhla.Vaccination isn’t only for children, Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh said on Friday and added adults, especially those with existing health conditions, must also be protected against preventable diseases.For more information, click on the link below:Vaccination isn’t only for children: Delhi health minister Emphasizes Adult ImmunisationNMC addresses faculty promotion concernsThe National Medical Commission (NMC) recently clarified on the concerns raised by the medical college faculties in Rajasthan regarding their pending promotions which allegedly were delayed due to the completion date of the Basic Course in Medical Education Technology (BCMET).Addressing the issue, the Apex Medical Education Regulatory Body issued guidelines this month to ensure that eligible candidates receive promotions retrospectively, TOI has reported.For more information, click on the link below:NMC Clarifies on Faculty Promotion concerns