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Over 2,000 HIV cases, 66 deaths reported in J&K since 2019: RTI
Over ₹10 crore allocated to JKACS; NGO awareness funding crosses ₹24 crore
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has recorded 2,071 new HIV cases and 66 deaths between 2019 and June 2025, a Right to Information (RTI) query has revealed. The data…
Decentralizing the Grid: How J&K’s Urban Local Bodies are Re-Engineering Waste Infrastructure…
SRINAGAR : The implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U 2.0) across Jammu & Kashmir has moved past policy declarations into a critical phase of physical infrastructure building. Confronted by complex Himalayan geography…
Doctors warn against self-medication after tragedies
All medicines, including cough syrups, safe if taken under proper medical supervision’
Srinagar: Doctors on Monday said all medicines, including cough syrups, are safe for use when taken in appropriate doses under medical supervision,…
Antimicrobial resistance emerging as major global health crisis: Doctors
Call for immediate antibiotic policy, say misuse endangering lives
Srinagar: Doctors in Jammu and Kashmir have raised serious concern over the alarming rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), describing it as one of the gravest threats…
Srinagar Student Dies of Heart Attack in Punjab, AIMSA Appeals for Repatriation
Srinagar: A young student from Srinagar pursuing a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in Punjab has died of a sudden heart attack, prompting appeals for the swift repatriation of his body to Kashmir for last rites.
The deceased has been…
Dengue cases cross 1,100 mark in J&K this year
Eliminate stagnant water, use repellents, doctors advice
Srinagar: Dengue cases are on the rise in Jammu and Kashmir with 1,142 infections reported so far this year, health officials confirmed on Thursday.
An official told the news…
Jaundice Outbreak Reported in Several Areas of Shopian, Health Department Confirms Contaminated…
Shopian: An outbreak of jaundice has been reported in several areas of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, with health authorities attributing the cause to contaminated water sources.
The affected areas include Pahnoo, Trenz, Turkawangam,…
PM Modi extended great support to J&K’s health sector: LG Sinha
Today, UT has 11 medical colleges, with two AIIMS
Aim has always been to ensure Kashmiris receive advanced medical care within UT; Every J&K resident has insurance cover of Rs 5 lakhs
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on…
Oral health an overlooked aspect of healthcare, but it plays a critical role in preventing systemic…
Srinagar: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo inaugurated a four days ‘Oral Health Awareness Programme – Bright Smiles, Happy Lives’ at Government Dental College (GDC) here today.
The…
Major boost for health sector: J&K Govt allocates Rs 124.83 cr for diagnostic, critical care…
Patients hail move, expect relief from travel, long waiting hours
Srinagar: In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has announced an allocation of Rs 124.83 crore for…