Anantnag 09 January 2025: In a highly significant development, Department of Dentistry GMC Anantnag gets state of the art CBCT Scan Installed today. The installation was inaugurated by Worthy Principal and Dean of GMC Anantnag Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb in the presence of HOD Dentistry Dr Sanjeet Singh Risam, Prof. ENT and HNS Prof. Sajad...
With over 3.5 lakh patients treated in OPD, hospital grapples with unsafe building, space constraints; shifting remains major challenge Anantnag, Jan 09: The Maternity and Child Care Hospital (MCCH) Anantnag, located in the Sher Bagh area of the town, has managed around 7,200 deliveries in 2024 and treated over 3.5 lakh patients in the outpatient...
‘If frequency of cough increases or oxygen saturation falls, report to hospital’ Srinagar, Jan 07: The Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has issued an advisory, cautioning people that extreme winters in Kashmir can increase the risk of Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AE-COPD). The advisory, according to the news agency Kashmir...
New Delhi, Jan 6: Five infants tested positive for the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat on Monday, the first reported cases of the virus in India. Union Health Minister J P Nadda sought to assuage fears, saying the government is closely monitoring the situation and there is no reason to worry....
People Need To Avoid Appliances Consuming Oxygen, Ensure Proper Ventilation: Dr Naeed Nazir Shah Srinagar, Jan 6: In wake of the tragic death of five members of a family from Baramulla due to suffocation inside a rented accommodation in Pandrethan here last night, experts on Monday urged people to take precautionary measures to avoid the...
Advise diet rich in vitamins, minerals, healthy fats to boost fertility, well-being Srinagar, Jan 04: Medical experts have said diet impacts fertility in both men and women by influencing overall reproductive health, hormonal balance and the quality of sperm and eggs. Dr Tabasum, a gynaecologist at the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), speaking with...
Urges People To Take General Precautions That Are Used To Prevent Respiratory Infections Srinagar, Jan 4: There is no need to panic amid outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China, one of Kashmir’s leading pulmonologists Dr Naveed Nazir Shah said on Saturday. Dr Naveed, who is the Head of a department in Chest Disease...
Anantnag, 30 December 2024: Under the patronage of Principle GMC Anantnag Prof. Dr. Rukhsana Najeeb, cardiology team of GMC Anantnag, including Dr. Syed Maqbool, Dr. Shamim iqbal and Dr. showkat Hussain Shah recorded history by performing 50 cases of “LBB-A pacing’s” (a novel technology) under C-arm in just 4 months without EP backup. The journey...
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Issues Health Advisory Amid Snowfal Srinagar, 28th December 2024: Amid the ongoing snowfall across the region, the Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK), led by its President Dr. M.Y. Tak, has issued a comprehensive health advisory to safeguard the public from common risks associated with severe winter conditions. DAK advises against strenuous activities...
Say deworming must after regular intervals Srinagar, Dec 25: Helminthic infections and not eating a balanced or iron rich diet are the main reasons behind the increasing prevalence of anemia among children, the health experts said. Several doctors, who spoke to the news agency Kashmir News Observer, said that the regular deworming is very important...
“Wear multiple layers of warm clothing, cover head, neck, hands, and feet; Avoid prolonged exposure to cold” Srinagar, Dec 21: With Kashmir gripped by a harsh cold wave amid frighteningly plummeting temperatures, the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has issued a detailed advisory to safeguard the public, particularly high-risk groups, during the winter season....
Srinagar, December 19 2024 : The Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) has strongly demanded the establishment of a NEET SS , examination center in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, to address the challenges faced by thousands of aspirants from the region. Speaking on the issue, the DAK President Dr. yousuf Tak highlighted the plight of NEET...
‘Cold weather constricts blood vessels, forces heart to work harder; people with medical conditions must take precautions’ Srinagar, Dec 14: The incidence of heart attacks and strokes doubles in Kashmir during winter as exposure to cold constricts blood vessels, forcing the heart to work harder, experts warn. Dr Irfan, a cardiologist at GMC Srinagar, speaking...
Over 6800 cases, one death reported this year so far; Jammu tops list with over 4k cases Srinagar, Dec 10: As the mercury plummeted, the dengue cases in Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed a decline as fewer cases are being reported across the Union Territory. As per the details available with the news agency Kashmir...
Urge timely vaccination, precautions Srinagar, Dec 02: As winter sets in, cases of common cold and upper respiratory tract infections (URTI) are on the rise, posing significant health challenges, particularly among vulnerable populations. Experts have called for precautions to prevent these infections. Dr Murtaza Ahmad Ganaie, a general physician at DHSK, told the news agency...
1,569 have lost their lives, 3814 patients on Antiretroviral Therapy; Sustained efforts important in prevention, treatment: Principal GMC Srinagar Srinagar, Dec 02: The cases of HIV/AIDS are increasing with each passing year in Jammu & Kashmir, as a total of 6,995 patients have tested positive in the region from 1998 until October 2024. A top...
Seeks incentives for remote and peripheral postings in analogy to other hill states. Anantnag, 27th November 2024: In a meeting today, the Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) discussed the comprehensive preventive and promotive health package offered by the rural health sector in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. President of DAK, Dr. Mohd Yusuf Tak,...
Srinagar 25/11/2024: A team of surgeons led by renowned laparoscopic surgeon Prof. Dr. Mushtaq Chalkoo successfully performed a complex laparoscopic Whipple surgery on a patient with a 4 cm periampullary tumor and two antral polyps. The procedure, which lasted four hours, was performed at SMHS Hospital and marked a significant milestone in the field of...
*Govt. notifies rates for PET scans in government run hospital* Srinagar, Nov 22: 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 health institutions of Health and Medical Education...
Jammu, Nov 6: The Jammu Province of the Union Territory has reported more than 5000 cases of the mosquito borne-viral dengue so far this year, with the highest number of positive cases reported alone in the Jammu district. Official sources in the Health Department said that nearly 5006 positive cases of dengue were reported...
Dhaka, Nov. 4 : Bangladesh recorded its highest single-day toll of 10 dengue deaths on Saturday, bringing the tally to 310, said the country’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The official data showed 1,348 more new infections were recorded in the past 24 hours as of 8:00 a.m. local time Saturday, raising the total...