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GMC Srinagar conducts Fire Fighting Mock Drill to enhance emergency preparedness
SRINAGAR, JUNE 10: To enhance emergency preparedness and response among the staff, ensuring a safe environment for patients, visitors and employees, Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Fire & Emergency…
After Paras Hospital Tragedy, Doctors Warn Against ‘Witch-Hunt’ Without Scientific Evaluation
Convener News Desk
Srinagar, May 27: Doctors suspended over the recent death of a young patient at Paras Hospital Srinagar have broken their silence, questioning the fairness and competence of the inquiry initiated by the Chief Medical…
Key Diagnostic Machine Defunct at MCCH Anantnag for 3 Months, Patients Suffer
Anantnag, May 19, : Patients at the Maternity and Child Care Hospital (MCCH) in Anantnag continue to suffer as the hospital's Biochemistry Analyzer, essential for conducting critical diagnostic tests like Liver Function Tests (LFT), Kidney…
“Illegal Medical Shops” Mushroom in Bandipora, Private Clinics Flout Norms
Suhail Rather
Bandipora, April 29: In brazen violation of norms, scores of medical shops are operating illegally across north Kashmir's Bandipora district, raising serious concerns over public health and safety.
Sources said that…
SKIMS to Establish Integrated Cell and Gene Therapy Centre
Srinagar, April 11: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has announced plans to establish an Integrated Cell and Gene Therapy Centre, a first-of-its-kind facility in the country, aimed at advancing cancer treatment…
Freedom to Flourish for Muslim Women: Diversity of Opinions and Rights Discourse
Dr Maroof Shah
A Muslim woman has right to financial autonomy, mediated separation and work of her choice as long as it doesn’t violate Shariah norms. What is required from her is support in raising and educating family and thus nurturing…
SKIMS MC Upgrades various Patient Care Services
Srinagar 5th April 2025: To provide efficient patient care services, SKIMS MC upgraded various facilities in the Department of Psychiatry, SKIMS Medical College.
The upgraded facilities include a TMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic…
Lack of awareness about autism in Kashmir a serious concern: Experts
Jahangeer Ganaie
Srinagar, Apr 03 : A significant portion of Kashmir’s population remains unaware of neurodevelopmental conditions like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), leading to stigma, discrimination, and inadequate support, experts say.…
Cancer cases surge in J&K: Over 67,000 diagnosed in five years
Raja Syed Rather
Srinagar, Apr 02 : Cancer cases in Jammu and Kashmir have surged over the past five years, with the Union Territory recording over 67,000 cases between 2018 and 2024. The worrying trend has prompted discussions in the…
365 medical officers appointed in Nov 2024 to strengthen health care at grass root level in…
Jahangeer Ganaie
Jammu, Mar 10 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir health minister on Monday said that 365 doctors were selected as medical officers in the health and family welfare department in November last year and were posted in…