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70% students in Kashmir drug addicts, claims DAK
Nearly 70 per cent schoolchildren, including 26 per cent girls, in Kashmir are drug addicts, claimed Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK). The association said “unseen forces” […]
Kashmiri children becoming obese, anemic: UNICEF Survey
A recent survey has revealed that children and adults in Kashmir are becoming obese or overweight and it could prove fatal if precautions are not […]
Stray dogs thriving on hospital waste
Despite a sharp decrease in dog bite cases in the city, the authorities concerned here said stray dogs were thriving on the waste produced in […]
Post-flood, GB Pant Hospital takes lead in Valley’s healthcare
The Valley’s premier child care centre, GB Pant Hospital, has grown into a cutting edge facility with integrated healthcare services, research and children friendly healing […]
Mistrust responsible for deteriorating doctor-patient relationship: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today said that mistrust among patients about the medical system in Kashmir and healthcare providers working inside it is responsible for […]
Spurious medicine trade continues in JK: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Tuesday said trade of spurious drugs was continuing unabated in Jammu and Kashmir and that nothing was being done to curb […]
Private medical centres, labs continue to fleece patients
The tall claims of the government of providing better health facilities at the doorsteps of people exist only on papers as poor patients continue to […]
Honey can save lives by destroying harmful fungus
Scientists have discovered a powerful link between a medicinal type of honey and the destruction of a fungus that can cause blindness or even death. […]
Docs serving at Kashmir’s busiest maternity hospital a troubled lot
Lalla Ded Hospital staff seek psychiatric help and counseling to cope with pressure When Dr Sahrain Bhat (name changed) was examining a patient at Lalla […]