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Gastroenteritis outbreak: Over 200 cases reported in Anantnag in last few days
Srinagar: After South Kashmir's Anantnag and Kulgam districts, cases of gastroenteritis have been reported at Hari Parigam area of Awantipora in Pulwama district where over 200 people have got infected in the last few days.
An official…
NHM releases ranking of Public Health facilities on JK e Sahaj for June
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Health Mission today released ranking of Public Health facilities on Hospital Management Information System (JK e Sahaj) for the month of June 2024.
In the category of New GMCs of Associated Hospitals…
DHSK launches campaign amid gastroenteritis outbreak in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, has initiated an extensive awareness campaign in response to a recent outbreak of gastroenteritis in several areas of the Kashmir division.
Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director of…
World Brain Day: Doctors share ways to boost cognitive health, maintain active brain
Srinagar: Mental stimulation, regular physical exercise, stress management and nutrition-rich diets are some of the main ways through which a person may keep their brain young, doctors say.
Doctors said that research has found that…
Ignoring high BP pressure can increase risk of heart disease, stroke, doctors warn
Srinagar: Ignoring high blood pressure can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and other serious health conditions, doctors warn, adding that regular screening is essential for managing and monitoring blood pressure.
Speaking to…
Don’t Let Male Infertility Fall Flat
Dr. Mehak Jonjua: World Population Day, celebrated every year on July 11, is a moment to contemplate the shifting dynamics of global population trends. It’s a poignant reminder that, as they say, “It takes two to tango,” and every…
Chronic hypertension may damage kidneys, digestive system: Doctors
Anantnag: Chronic hypertension can lead to kidney damage and affect the digestive system, doctors said on Friday. They said it poses complications for both maternal and fetal health and stressed the need for early management of…
Govt appoints Nodal Officers to enhance health sector coordination, provide better patient care
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has appointed nodal officers to enhance the health sector coordination and provide better patient care.
As per an order of Health and Medical Education Department, Secretary Health and Medical…
Pulwama: Patients suffer as PHC Rahmoo lacks facilities, proper staff
Pulwama: The residents of the Rahmoo area in south Kashmir's Pulwama district are facing challenges due to the lack of facilities at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Rahmoo. Despite being established in 2002, the PHC has not been fully…
Dental Surgeon drives ambulance to save child’s life as regular driver falls ill at PHC Pohru
Srinagar: In a remarkable display of selflessness and quick thinking, Dr. Sameer Maqbool, a dental surgeon at the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Pohru, saved a child's life by stepping into an unexpected role, leaving his stethoscope aside and…