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17 Affected in Gastroenteritis Outbreak in Bandipora’s Aragam, Advisory Issued
Suhail Rather
Bandipora, Aug 23: At least 17 people have been affected by a gastroenteritis outbreak in Chapran area of Aragam village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Friday, prompting the health department to…
From Silence to Song: Army Doctor Helps Kathua Boy Speak After Eight Years
Convener News Desk
Kathua, Aug 16: For eight long years, the Sharma household in Duggan village lived in a strange quiet. Their son, Akshay, born with a cleft lip and palate, had undergone surgery as a toddler, yet no words ever followed.…
A Toxic Brew: How Dip Tea Bags Fill Our Bodies with Microplastics
Tea has been a cherished drink for centuries, not only as a source of refreshment but as a part of culture, tradition, and social bonding; from the green tea ceremonies of Japan to the spiced chai of the Indian subcontinent, it has always…
DHS Srinagar celebrates National Deworming Day at GVEI
Convener News Desk
Srinagar, Aug 12: The District Health Society Srinagar on Monday celebrated National Deworming Day at Green Valley Educational Institute (GVEI).
The programme was organised with an aim to raise awareness about the…
Rotten Meat: A Microbial Time Bomb on Your Plate
Aadil Rashid
From Past few days, a disturbing wave of incidents involving the sale of rotten meat in various markets across the valley has made headlines, triggering alarm among both health officials and the general public. Concerned…
400 Kg Rotten Meat Found Dumped in Pampore; Probe Launched
Bilal Habib
Pampore, August 6: In a shocking incident that raised serious concerns over public health and food safety, around 400 kilograms of rotten, packed meat was found dumped along the roadside near Pul Par Kadlabal in south…
CMO Bandipora Cracks Whip on Doctors Over Prescription, Duty Violations
Suhail Rather
Bandipora, Aug 2: In a strongly worded circular issued on Friday, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Bandipora has directed all doctors, medical officers and paramedical staff to adhere strictly to professional…
The Hidden Scars Women Carry From Kashmir’s Labour Wards
“After nine months of careful preparation and self-care, I never imagined that a normal delivery could be so mentally disturbing, so stripped of dignity.”
Sameena Mohi ud Din
While a sensitive phase in a woman's life,…
District Hospital Bandipora Marks World Blood Donor Day with Voluntary Donation Camp
Bandipora, June 14: District Hospital Bandipora, in collaboration with Bandipora Volunteers, organised a successful blood donation camp on Saturday to mark World Blood Donor Day 2025, witnessing strong participation from youth, health…
DH Bandipora Conducts First Laparoscopic Appendectomy, Marks New Era in Surgical Care
Bandipora, June 12: In a significant milestone for healthcare delivery in north Kashmir, District Hospital (DH) Bandipora on Friday claimed to have successfully performed its first-ever laparoscopic appendectomy, bringing advanced and…