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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…
Reduce noise, avoid non-prescribed medications, maintain cardiovascular health to prevent hearing…
Jahangeer Ganaie
Srinagar, Mar 03 : To safeguard your ears and prevent hearing loss, doctors have called for reducing noise exposure, avoiding medications without a doctor's prescription and maintaining cardiovascular health.
Dr Saima, an…
Ayushman Bharat Scheme : Pvt Hospitals Association urges govt to take them on board
Jahangeer Ganaie
Srinagar, Feb 15 : Private Hospitals Association on Saturday demanded that the government must take them on board before taking any decision regarding Ayushman Bharat Scheme, a health insurance programme that provides free…
Pulmonologists calls for regulating mobile phone usage to prevent addiction, mental fatigue
Jahangeer Ganaie
Srinagar, Feb 07: Renowned pulmonologist Dr Naveed Nazir Shah has called for regulating mobile phone usage, particularly among children and the elderly, to prevent addiction and mental exhaustion.
Speaking to the media in…
World Cancer Day: Shifting lifestyles linked to rising cancer cases, say doctors
Jahangeer Ganaie
Srinagar, Feb 04 : Cancer continues to emerge as a global health challenge, with Jammu and Kashmir witnessing an alarming surge in cases. Leading oncologists across the Union Territory have expressed deep concern over the…
Govt Puts Bandipora Hospital MS on Notice After MLA’s Night Inspection
Bandipora, January 27: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has put In-Charge Medical Superintendent of Bandipora District Hospital on notice after Bandipora lawmaker found many sections of the hospital closed in the wee hours, asking him to…
Dozens Fall Ill After Consuming ‘Contaminated Water’ in Anantnag Village
Srinagar, Jan 27: More than two dozen villagers have fallen ill after reportedly consuming ‘contaminated water’ in Gutligund village of Verinag in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, while the authorities have begun…