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National Institute of Virology being set-up in J&K Being shifted from Chandigarh after dispute…
Srinagar : The Government of India plans to set- up the regional National Institute of Virology in Jammu & Kashmir.
As part of strengthening pandemic research, the regional National Institute of Virology (NIV) for north zone was to be…
Anantnag, Pulwama declared Tuberculosis free, Srinagar gets gold
Srinagar : Anantnag and Pulwama districts have been declared as tuberculosis free under the sub-national certification for TB elimination of India, officials said here on Tuesday.
State Tuberculosis officer, Dr Adfar Qadri told …
World oral health day Maintain oral hygiene for healthy lifestyle: Docs to public ‘Poor oral…
Srinagar : On the World Oral Health Day, doctors in Kashmir have asked people to maintain the oral hygiene for a healthy lifestyle.
Doctors while talking said that oral and dental health is the most ignored aspect of the health in J&K…
No vaccine available for rate bite victims in Srinagar hospitals
Srinagar : A man from Srinagar’s old city was bitten by a rat on Friday morning. Much agony to the family, no vaccine for rat bites was available neither at SKIMS Soura nor at SMHS Hospital.
The victim identified as Muhammad Maqbool…
Generic Drugs: Prescriptions go for a toss as Doctor-Pharma industry nexus at peak
Srinagar : Nexus between doctors and pharma companies is not encouraging use of generic drugs in Kashmir, Doctors Association of Kashmir said on Wednesday.
President Doctors Association of Kashmir and influenza expert Dr Nissar ul Hasan…
Low immunity behind spring spike in flu cases: DAK ‘H3N2 a common seasonal flu virus, in circulation…
Srinagar : With spring spike of influenza cases in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday attributed the surge to lower levels of natural immunity in the population against flu viruses.
“People haven’t been exposed to…
5-member panel to probe 2274, other illegal appointments in H&ME department Committee to be…
Srinagar, Mar 11 (KNO): The authorities here have set up a committee to probe 2274 and other illegal appointments in Health and Medical Education department, Jammu and Kashmir, as per by the Audit and Inspection department.
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SMHS Hospital gets mobile charging station
Srinagar : In a first, a mobile charging station has been set up at the Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) Hospital here, providing much-needed relief to patients and their attendants who often struggle to keep their devices charged while in…
Amid prevailing influenza, doctors say no need to panic Suggests people to avoid crowded places,…
Srinagar : Doctors on Friday said there is no need to panic regarding Influenza A H3N2 variant virus infection in Kashmir and asked people to take precautions.
They said that spread of infection can be prevented through measures such as…
DAK seeks immediate release of GMC employees salary
Srinagar : Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday has sought immediate release of salary of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar employees.
“It is unfortunate that the employees of GMC Srinagar are without salary for…