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Dengue cases rise in J&K; doctors call for preventive measures
State Malariologist advises people to eliminate stagnant water sources, prevent mosquito bites
Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing a rise in dengue cases this year, with 97 cases confirmed so far.State Malariologist Dr D. J.…
CS for promotion of Ayush Wellness Centres across J&K
Chairs its Governing Body meeting to approve AAP for 2024-25
Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired the Governing Body meeting of J&K Ayush Society (National Ayush Mission) with the agenda of giving approval to its…
SKIMS on ‘alert’ for Mpox, set to ramp up testing: Report
Srinagar: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, announced on Friday that it is on alert with necessary measures in place in light of the Mpox outbreak, which has been declared a public health emergency of…
Increased vigilance needed to prevent mosquito-borne diseases, say doctors on World Mosquito Day
Srinagar: On World Mosquito Day, medical professionals have called for heightened awareness and vigilance to prevent mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya, which can be severe and even fatal in some cases. Dr…
Dr Jahangir Bakshi is new director health Kashmir
Srinagar: Health and Medical Education Department on Friday posted Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather as director coordination new medical colleges Jammu and Kashmir, while Dr Jahangir Bakshi has been given the charge of director health services…
2 Basic Procedures, Essential To Diagnose Lung Cancer, Elude Patients At Valley’s Tertiary…
Srinagar: Patients visiting valley's tertiary Chest Disease Hospital here are facing a huge inconvenience as machinery required to carry out two basic procedures - EBUS & Bronchoscopy essential to detect lung cancers' - is lying in a…
Around 80 percent of lung cancers due to smoking: Doctors
Srinagar: Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers worldwide, with approximately 80 percent of cases due to smoking.
Doctors said that quitting smoking is the most effective way to reduce lung cancer cases in…
Climate Change Fuels Increase in Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Cases in J&K
Dr. Mehak Jonjua: In recent years, Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a significant focus area for cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL), a parasitic disease caused by the Leishmania species. The regions most affected include the Chenab Valley,…
Gastroenteritis outbreak: Over 200 cases reported in Anantnag in last few days
Srinagar: After South Kashmir's Anantnag and Kulgam districts, cases of gastroenteritis have been reported at Hari Parigam area of Awantipora in Pulwama district where over 200 people have got infected in the last few days.
An official…