Through the letter, the Medical Colleges are required to ensure that all admissions in the SS courses are strictly in accordance with merit and are made transparently and fairly as envisaged in the Regulations. The court emphasised that patients have a fundamental right to receive clear and readable medical prescriptions, stressing that poor handwriting can directly impact a patient’s health and safety. Researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine highlight chronic health effects as the major concern, with about half of those infected potentially suffering long-term disabilities. The study emphasises urgent public health preparedness and targeting vulnerable populations for vaccination to mitigate this growing threat. BMJ Global Health.