4.5 quintal spices destroyed in Srinagar markets DFCO cracks whip on traders, issues notices A major health hazard for common people cannot be ruled out […]
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29% people in JK get untreated tap water: NITI Aayog
In a shocking disclosure, around 29.2 percent populace in Jammu and Kashmir are being supplied untreated tap water, a survey by NITI Aayog reveals. According […]
Cancer on surge in Kashmir
SKIMS registers 4800 patients this year so far, Lung cancer on rise among men With cancer emerging as a major health threat across the world, […]
FSSAI license now mandatory for food units in J&K
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 […]
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 […]