New Delhi, July 13 -- The Union Cabinet has appointed Dr Abhijat Sheth as the new Chairperson of the National Medical Commission (NMC), replacing Dr Suresh Gangadhar, who stepped down due to health concerns.

Dr Sheth, a cardiothoracic surgeon with experience in India and the UK, emphasized his commitment to improving the quality of medical education, promoting good governance, and fostering teamwork to achieve governmental objectives.

Speaking to ANI, Dr Sheth said, "My primary focus is to improve the quality of education, easing the excess and aiming towards the good governance and teamwork to meet the governmental objectives."

Dr Gangadhar had submitted his resignation due to health issues. '"Dr Gangadhar, former chairperson, NMC, ha...