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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…
Expired medicine given to 12-day-old newborn in Shopian
Shopian: In a shocking incident from south Kashmir’s Shopian district, a 12-day-old infant was allegedly administered expired medicine, leaving the baby in distress and raising serious questions on the healthcare and drug monitoring system…
Protest erupts in Karnah over shortage of specialist doctors
Kupwara: Locals of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district staged a protest on Thursday against the shortage of specialist doctors in the local hospital, alleging that the administration has failed to address the persistent healthcare…
Five children fall ill after consuming wild berries, forest herbs in Gurez
Gurez: At least five children from Dawar Gurez in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district were hospitalized on Tuesday after allegedly consuming wild blackberries and an excessive quantity of forest herbs.
Officials said the children began…
Doctors warn: Worm infections cause tiredness, malnutrition in children, but can be easily…
Call for early deworming, good hygiene, proper nutrition
Srinagar: Medical experts in Jammu & Kashmir have warned that children suffering from worm infections often feel persistently tired due to malnutrition and anaemia, which can…
Doctors, Paramedics in J&K Directed to Wear Aprons and Nameplates During Duty Hours
Srinagar: Amid rising concerns over identification issues in government-run healthcare institutions, the Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has made it mandatory for all doctors and paramedical staff to wear white…
Doctors Who Abandoned Duties to Face Action, Says Health Minister, Assures Accountability
Srinagar: In the wake of a recent incident at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar that disrupted healthcare services, Health Minister Sakina Yatoo visited the hospital to assess the situation firsthand. During her visit, the minister expressed…
“Healthcare Must Be Compassionate and Accountable”: Health Minister Sakina Itoo During Surprise…
Srinagar: Cabinet and Health Minister Sakina Masood Itoo on Wednesday late evening conducted a surprise inspection of JVC Srinagar Hospital to review patient care and overall hospital functioning.
Details accessed by news agency JKNS…