National Medical Commission junks guidelines that said sodomy, lesbianism are unnatural sexual offences

After facing backlash, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn the Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) guidelines for 2024, published on August 31, 2024.

National Medical Commission withdraws 2024 CBME guidelines after facing backlash

The decision, communicated through a circular on Thursday, cancelled the guidelines with immediate effect, citing the need for further revisions.

"It is informed that the circular of even number dated August 31, 2024, thereby issuing guidelines under Competency Based Medical Education Curriculum (CBME) 2024, stands "withdrawn and cancelled" with immediate effect," the circular mentioned.