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Pulwama: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday said that CM Omar Abdullah led Government has filled in numerous vacancies in the Health Department during the past 18 months. Talking to reporters here in…

‘Anti-inflammatory inhalers key to controlling symptoms, reduce risk of severe attacks, fatalities’ Srinagar: Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition affecting millions globally, is a lifelong disease that demands consistent and proper…

Warns against attacks on doctors, assures strict action if negligence proven Baramulla: Amid mounting allegations of medical negligence at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, Health Minister Sakeena Itoo on Saturday termed the…

Experts seek preventive medicine clinics, advanced facilities to reduce burden on tertiary hospitals GMC Anantnag reports substantial achievements in healthcare delivery Srinagar: On the occasion of World Health Day 2026, medical…

Locals demand mass sampling, Health Department urges people to take precautions Pulwama: Nearly 30 cases of jaundice, mostly among children, have been reported over the past few weeks in the Zarihard area of Tral in South Kashmir's…

Says UT should emerge as leader in national drive against disease; Creating awareness most powerful medicine; no patient should be left behind Jammu: Asserting that pledge for a ‘TB-free Jammu Kashmir’ is not just the Health…

‘Prolonged constipation can cause piles, fissures, serious complications’ Srinagar: Doctors in Kashmir are warning that constipation – long dismissed as a minor inconvenience – is becoming increasingly prevalent due to low dietary fibre…

Urge caution for those with pre-existing conditions Srinagar: Medical experts on Saturday highlighted "unlimited" health benefits associated with fasting. They said the practice not only strengthens mental discipline but also…

PET Scan facility expected this year, doctors call for advanced therapies like proton beam treatment Srinagar: The rising burden of cancer in Jammu and Kashmir has emerged as a major public health concern, with nearly 10,000 patients…

Srinagar: The Government of India on Friday informed the Lok Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has three State Drug Testing Laboratories funded under the centrally sponsored scheme for strengthening the drug regulatory system in the country. …