Education
Bengal authorities propose changing school uniforms due to dengue threat; Health Minister notes ineffectiveness of socks
The Health Minister of West Bengal, Dr. Shardwat Mukjee, has proposed changes to students' school uniforms to prevent the spread of dengue. He urged educational institutions to modify clothing to protect students' bodies from mosquito contact. During a high-level meeting at the Department of Health building, known as the Health Building, the minister presented several measures concerning the peak dengue season, which runs from July to December. Accordingly, adjustments will be made to the guidelines for government schools. Under the new directives, boys will be recommended to wear long-sleeved shirts and trousers. Furthermore, girls who typically attend school in skirts will be asked to wear clothing that fully covers their legs. An official circular regarding these temporary uniform changes for government schools is expected to be issued soon. The state government will also request private schools to implement similar safety measures, although the final decision in private schools will remain with the school board. The Health Minister stated that 'we can completely stop dengue. Awareness is necessary for this.' Addressing teachers, principals, and headmasters, he requested permission for students to wear long-sleeved clothing during these three months, regardless of the uniform adopted by the school. He emphasized that girls should not be sent to school in skirts but should instead be allowed to wear salwar kameez that fully covers the legs. In response to the suggestion of wearing knee-high socks, the Health Minister responded negatively, noting that it would not work. He explained that knee-high socks remain stuck to the skin and are quite thin, allowing mosquitoes to bite through them. The minister insisted that girls be allowed to wear salwar, and boys to wear trousers and long-sleeved shirts. He called on all teachers and schools to adopt this system in September, October, and November to reduce the number of dengue cases.
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Mirziyoyev approved the reform of the medical education system in Uzbekistan
The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, reviewed and approved proposals for transforming the national system for training, state registration, and continuous education of medical and pharmaceutical personnel. These reforms were developed with the participation of local and international experts, as well as taking into account recommendations from universities in Cambridge, Harvard, and Pennsylvania. The main goal of the changes is to shift the focus of training towards practical skills and align educational frameworks with international standards. According to the plan, enrollment in medical universities will be determined by regional needs and the shortage of specialized doctors, while state orders are approved directly by the Ministry of Health. Changes in Curricula Starting from the 2027/2028 academic year, the existing 'General Medicine and Treatment' program will be replaced by a six-year bachelor's program titled 'General Medicine.' This new program mandates one year of practical training after five years of study, after which graduates can work as general practitioners. The training of highly qualified specialists will gradually transition into the residency system, and master's programs will focus on scientific research and academic activities. Furthermore, initiatives for dual education will be expanded in the field of pharmaceutics, involving drug manufacturers. Registration and Qualification Assessment System The strategy introduces a mandatory state registration system and a unified electronic registry of medical workers, which integrates with 16 different databases. Independent qualification assessment will be launched voluntarily in 2027 and become mandatory by 2030; after this date, specialists without registration will not be able to work. The certification process includes basic, clinical, and specialized exams supported by a unified test bank and simulation centers. Specialists who join the voluntary phase in advance will receive monthly financial bonuses: up to five times the minimum wage for senior staff and 2.5 times for mid-level staff. Continuous Professional Development A system of continuous professional education based on credit modules will also be implemented. Senior medical and pharmaceutical staff are required to undergo training equivalent to at least 50 credits annually, while mid-level staff must accumulate 28 credits. Specialists can choose accredited local or international educational institutions, and both in-person and distance learning will count towards qualification renewal. Special administrative centers will be established to manage specialist registration, qualification testing, and education accreditation.
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