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Hand washing saves lives: DAK on world hand hygiene day
Srinagar : On world hand hygiene day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday said hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent infections and save lives.
“Hand washing acts like a vaccine that prevents deaths,” said DAK…
Air pollution, fast food causing rise in asthma cases in Kashmir: DAK
Srinagar : On World Asthma Day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Tuesday expressed concern over rise in asthma cases in Kashmir.
“Air pollution and fast food are causing spike in asthma cases in the valley,” said DAK President Dr…
Dogs maul minor boy in Awantipora, injures his lungs, other organs
His condition stable: Docs
Srinagar : An eight-year-old boy was badly mauled when a stray dog attacked him in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
An official told that a stray dog entered Awantipora area and attacked…
Junk food behind fatty liver epidemic in Kashmir: DAK
Srinagar : On World Liver Day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday expressed pressing concern over surge in fatty liver disease which has reached to epidemic proportions in Kashmir valley.
“Junk food is causing spike in…
J&K Reports 76 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, No Death
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir reported 76 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.
They said that 43 cases were reported from Jammu division and 33 from Kashmir…
Absence of doctors hits patient care in Gurez
Gurez : The health care system in Gurez is in shambles due to absence of doctors in various health care centres.
Block Medical officer (BMO), Gurez, Dr Tahira even complained with the chief medical officer (CMO) Bandipora about the…
General Physician at DH Handwara Loiters round As Patients Wait Endlessly
Several doctors appointed new at the hospital, will take us time to streamline things: Deputy MS
Handwara : Coming in a complete disdain to service manuals, the general physician ‘on call’ circumvented patients, who had been waiting for…
Baramulla social Worker uses Social Media to help patients receive 🩸Blood
Baramulla, Sajad Lone a young Cop/ Social worker/ Inchg, Blood Network Baramulla from North kashmir's Baramulla District has been instrumental in arranging blood for Needy patients across the District.
Hailing from Gutiyar Village of…
Health department starts scan and share OPD registration in five hospitals
Srinagar : The health care facilities in Jammu and Kashmir have got another fillip as scan and share OPD registration facilities have started at five tertiary care hospitals.
A top health official told that scan and share OPD registration…
Complex double heart valve surgery performed at Super Specialty Hospital Jammu
Srinagar : A complex double heart valve surgery was successfully performed by the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (CVTS) Super Specialty Hospital (SSH) Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu.
A doctor at the hospital…