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‘Fake’ Doctor Apprehended, Clinic Seized in Anantnag
Health Department on Saturday apprehended an alleged doctor and sealed his clinic in south Kashmir's Anantnag district."It has come to the notice of undersigned that one alleged fake doctor is practicing in Anantnag. Taking cognisance…
Dr Mushtaq Dar posted as Divisional Nodal Officer, NHM
The Health and Medical Education (H&ME) department Friday recalled Dr Mushtaq Dar and posted him as Divisional Nodal Officer, National Health Mission (NHM).As per an order issued by Health and Medical Education Department, a copy of…
All J&K citizens covered under PMJAY-SEHAT scheme: GoI
The Government of India Wednesday said that all the citizens from Jammu and Kashmir are entitled to benefits under Ayushman Bharat PMJAY-SEHAT scheme.The Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai in a written reply to Rajya Sabha said…
Applications open for new SKIMS Director
The Jammu and Kashmir government has started the process for the appointment of director SKIMS Soura and has issued notification to invite applications for the post.According to a notification, a copy of which lies with the news…
Kashmir’s Top Pulmonologist Plays Down ‘Walking Pneumonia’ Scare
As the ‘walking pneumonia’ scare has raised its head in China, the people globally and in Kashmir valley alike are caught in a frenzy with most of the people due to psychosis and less knowledge seeing the pathogen as some reminiscent of…
Kashmir hospitals witness surge in patients with respiratory tract infections
With the onset of winter, the hospitals across Kashmir are witnessing a surge in patients with respiratory tract infections. This surge is attributed to the influenza virus and its subtypes, including H3N2 and partly H1N1.Doctors from…
Dr. Nissar-ul-Hassan Among 4 Employees Dismissed from Service
Jammu & Kashmir administration on Wednesday ordered for termination of four employees including president of Doctors Association of Kashmir (DAK) for their alleged involvement in anti-national and terror-related activities.In…
Antiviral drugs reduce risk of flu deaths in Kashmir: DAK
With surge in number of flu cases in Kashmir valley, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday urged doctors to prescribe antiviral drugs for flu patients.“Antiviral medication reduces risk of flu deaths,” said influenza expert and…
Pneumococcal vaccine reduces pneumonia deaths: DAK
On world pneumonia day, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Sunday said pneumococcal vaccine reduces risk of dying from pneumonia.“Pneumococcal vaccine prevents pneumonia deaths,” said influenza expert and DAK President Dr Nisar ul…
Health deptt asks directors to detach all staff attached by heads, implement transfer orders
Health and Medical Education Department on Monday directed director health services Kashmir and Jammu, and director Family Welfare, MCH and Immunization to detach all staff attached by heads at their own level.According to an order, a…