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Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Education Minister Sakina Itoo Wednesday said that statehood is the right of people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to reporters at GMC Srinagar, Minister Itoo, per the news agency—Kashmir News…

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,…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

Drug overdose can lead to permanent brain damage; liver, kidney failure: Experts, cite mental health issues as reason Srinagar: Rising cases of drug overdose have emerged as a grave public health concern across Jammu & Kashmir, with…

Kupwara: The assault on a doctor and two employees at Community Health Centre (CHC) Kralgund has triggered protests by medical professionals and health workers in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Demonstrations were held at CHC Kralgund…

Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island judge whose warmth and empathy in handling minor offenses made him a viral sensation, passed away on Thursday at the age of 88 after battling pancreatic cancer. Caprio, best known for his televised…

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…