The Food Safety Department has made it mandatory for all Food Business Operators (FBOs) in the State to obtain online registration or license of their […]
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DAK warns of Zika virus threat in Kashmir
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Saturday warned of possible Zika virus threat in Kashmir as the virus is believed to have crossed over to the common […]
Two cases of H1N1 flu detected in J&K; measures put in place
Two cases of H1N1 Influenza have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the government to step up measures in place to tackle the flu. […]
Ensure availability of H1N1 medicines; Health Secy
After reports of suspected H1N1 cases from some areas of the state, Governor NN Vohra today reviewed the preparedness of the Health and Medical Education […]
DAK warns against swine flu complacency
With expected increase in swine flu activity in coming days, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today warned public health officials not to be complacent as influenza […]
First ever ‘Essential Drug List’ finalized for JK
‘The list comprises of 1200 essential medicines, to be given free of cost to the patients in all state-run hospitals after government approval’ Jammu and […]
DAK urges pregnant women to get flu vaccine
‘Antivirals safe in pregnancy’ Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today urged pregnant women to get vaccinated as this is the best means to protect them and […]
Packed chicken kebabs declared unsafe for humans
The Jammu and Kashmir Food Control Organisation Tuesday declared packed chicken kebabs being sold in Kashmir as “unsafe” for consumption as the food analyst report […]
Medicos ‘fleece’ patients at private clinics
Weak and inadequate regulations and complete lack of monitoring of fees charged by doctors at private clinics in Kashmir has left the patients high and […]
‘Winter increases heart attack, stroke risk’
Cold weather can be dangerous medically: DAK With surge in heart attacks and strokes during winter, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) today said that sudden drop […]