Srinagar, July 26: 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 of Government Medical Colleges, the first rank has been clinched by Government Medical College, Kathua followed...
Anantnag, Jul 20: Over one hundred people from Srigufwara area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district were hospitalised after the outbreak of diarrhoea in Trail village, officials said. Officials told the news agency that a large population including elderly people in Trail village of Srigufwara suffered loose motions and vomiting, following which the health teams were...
Jammu, July 18 : In a landmark initiative, the much-awaited PET Scan services started on Thursday at State Cancer Institute, Government Medical College and Hospital, Jammu. As per the official handout, the Nuclear Medicine team headed by Prof.Ashutosh Gupta, Principal GMC Jammu who is himself a well-known oncologist, performed first PET scan. The other...
Anantnag, 13 July 2024: The Cardiology section of the Department of General Medicine at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag, under the patronage of its Principal, Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb, has successfully performed its 50th pacemaker implantation. This milestone was achieved at the MMABM Hospital Janglatmandi, an associated hospital of GMC Anantnag. The dedicated team of...
Secretary H&ME reviews creation of emergency medicine department in GMCs Srinagar, July 09: Secretary, Health & Medical Education (H&ME) Department, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Tuesday reviewed the creation of Department of Emergency Medicine in all the Government Medical Colleges of J&K in a meeting of senior officers of the Department that he chaired here...
Recommend drinking plenty of water, avoiding aerated drinks, other precautions to combat heat-related illnesses Srinagar, Jul 03: As temperatures soared across Jammu and Kashmir in the last few weeks, health officials have advised people to take precautions and stay hydrated. Speaking with the news agency, health officials advised drinking plenty of water and avoiding aerated...
Srinagar, Jun 24: In a significant achievement and to cater to the patient needs, SMHS Hospital Srinagar has been on an average providing consultation and other patient care services to about 3000 persons in OPD and Casualty on a daily basis. On OPD side about 500 samples are evaluated daily and 6000 tests are carried...
Srinagar: On the directions of Secretary Health and Medical Education Department, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah (IAS) Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Mushtaq A Rather today conducted an extensive tour from Chandanwari Base Camp Hospital to Sheshnag Base Camp Hospital. The inspection tour started early in the morning wherein DHSK inspected health care facilities...
55-yr-old, 60-yr-old receive transplants, get new lease of life Jammu, May 29: A 30-year-old man from Jammu, who lost his life in a road accident, has brought two persons out of the darkness by donating his eyes and giving a new lease of life to two blind persons including a 55-year-old and 60-year-old. A 30-year-old...
Urge precautions to stay hydrated, advise increasing water intake, avoiding sunlight, taking citrus fruits, salads Srinagar, May 22: As temperatures continue to rise in Kashmir, health experts have urged people, especially those exposed to direct sunlight, to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. Several doctors who spoke to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO),...
Jammu, May 22 : Alleging non-clearance of outstanding dues by the regulating authorities and the insurance company, the hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT scheme may suspend their operations of treating the beneficiaries from June 1, 2024 across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, more...
Rio De Janeiro, May 22 : Brazil has surpassed a record 5 million cases of dengue so far this year, with nearly 3,000 confirmed deaths from the disease, the Ministry of Health said Tuesday. According to the most recent data, 5,145,295 probable cases of dengue have been registered in the country, causing 2,899 confirmed deaths....
‘Uncontrolled blood pressure leads to heart attack, brain stroke, kidney failure; need for hypertension progs in edu institutions’ Srinagar, May 17: Around half of the people suffering from hypertension remain unaware of their condition and many hypertensive patients struggle to control their blood pressure, which leads to severe consequences, according to medical experts. Doctors who...
New Delhi, Apr 4: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the country’s first homegrown, accessible and affordable gene therapy named “CAR-T cell” to fight against cancer. The CAR-T cell therapy is developed in collaboration between the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Tata Memorial Hospital and industry partner ImmunoACT. “The launch of India’s first gene therapy...
Srinagar, Mar 23: The Government has ordered a cease on private practice by Dr. Ishtiyaq Abdullah, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, Government Medical College, Baramulla anywhere in Jammu and Kashmir. “Based on the findings of State Anti Fraud Unit (SAFU) regarding violations of Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) of State Health Agency, J&K and other standing...
Urge regular check-ups, proactive oral care to prevent conditions like Periodontitis and safeguard overall health Srinagar, Mar 20: In light of World Oral Health Day, doctors in Kashmir have urged the people to prioritise oral hygiene for a healthy lifestyle, saying poor oral health can lead to conditions like Periodontitis. Speaking with the news agency,...
Say untreated infections can lead to malnutrition, anaemia, impaired development Srinagar, Mar 19: Children who have worms often feel tired due to malnutrition and anaemia, which can lead to impaired physical and cognitive development, doctors have warned. In discussions with the news agency, doctors said that while worm infections are relatively easy to control, parents...
Srinagar, Mar 19: The resident doctors of Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar, have threatened a protest against the delays in salary payments. A statement issued by the Resident Doctors Association said over the past year, resident doctors at GMC Srinagar have encountered prolonged delays exceeding five months in salary payments. “Despite diligent efforts to seek...
Advises limiting salt, sugar & spice intake; taking water to stay hydrated Srinagar, Mar 16: People, especially those who are diabetic, need to limit the intake of salty, sugary and spicy food during Sehri (pre-dawn) meals in Ramdan to maintain fluid balance in the body, a noted endocrinologist said. Speaking with the news agency, Dr...
Anantnag: The enforcement staff of Drug Control Authority Anantnag conducted various inspections in the market of Anantnag town, Uttresso, Brariangan and adjacent villages of Shangus tehsil on Saturday to secure due diligence with respect to the provisions of Drugs and Cosmetics Act/Rules and recent circulars issued by the Worthy State Drug Controller J&K. During the...
Samples taken, results tomorrow: Official Srinagar, Mar 15: The Kashmir Valley has witnessed a 50% decrease in watermelon sales following concerns raised on social media regarding the safety of consuming artificially ripened watermelons. Dr Wajahat, a clinical oncologist at a premier hospital, recently cautioned against consuming artificially ripened watermelons during the off-season, citing potential cancer...