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JKNHM releases JK e-Sahaj rankings of Public Health facilities for Oct
Srinagar: J&K National Health Mission (JKNHM) today released the ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e-Sahaj) for the month of October 2024.In the category of New GMCs of Associated…
Cancer cases on rise in J&K; 8,500 registered at GMC Srinagar since 2017
Experts say rising lung, breast cancer rates due to tobacco use lifestyle choices, call for serious public awareness
Srinagar: The number of cancer patients in Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a concerning increase, with approximately…
Govt committed to improving healthcare facilities across J&K hospitals: Sakina Itoo
'People still need to go outside for treatment, face long waiting times for tests'
Srinagar: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakina Itoo on Thursday said the government is committed to implementing comprehensive healthcare…
Junior Pharmacist calling shots at Directorate of Health Services office, misleading people;…
‘Stakeholders seek Directors intervention’
Srinagar: A junior pharmacist at the Directorate of Health Services office in Kashmir has reportedly assumed "undue authority" effectively overshadowing senior officials and exerting…
Rates for PET scans in government-run hospitals notified
Srinagar: In a significant step towards improving access to advanced medical care services in Jammu and Kashmir, Government today announced the official rates for PET scans and CBCT machine charges for all government run hospitals and…
Hepatitis-A cases among children detected in Bandipora villages
Contaminated water blamed for outbreak, CMO says sampling underway
Bandipora: Hepatitis-A cases among children have been detected in several villages of north Kashmir's Bandipora district, officials said on Monday.Officials said that…
SKIMS Celebrates World Diabetes Day, Presents Outcomes of the World’s Largest Study ( ICMR…
Srinagar: On world diabetes day, the department of Endocrinology SKIMS today organised a day long event at SKIMS Auditorium where the outcomes/ results of the world's largest ICMR INDIAB Study of Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh on communicable…
Cancer cases surge in J&K; over 1,600 patients registered in GMC Anantnag
Early detection crucial for successful treatment, over 70 % of cancers treatable: Doctors
Srinagar: The Department of Radiation Oncology at GMC-associated hospital in Janglat Mandi, Anantnag, has registered over 1,600 cancer patients in…
Shun Salt, Sugar, Smoking, Sedentary Life & Stress: Dr. Ahangar’s 5 S Advice to People
Srinagar: As winter sets in, renowned cardiologist and former SKIMS Director, Dr. A G Ahangar has laid stress on the importance of adopting healthy habits to combat the challenges of the season. While talking to the Dr. Ahangar advised…
Breast cancer emerges as leading threat to women’s health in Kashmir
Dr Shabnam Bashir calls for early detection, lifestyle changes to combat ‘modern epidemic’
Srinagar: Breast cancer has become the leading cancer among women and the primary cause of cancer-related deaths in the reproductive age group,…