Doctors from Jammu and Kashmir who have moved out of the country should consider returning to their roots, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said on […]
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Patients rue poor infection control measures in hospitals
With most hospitals, mainly government ones, unable to maintain hygienic standards and take proper infection control measures, people, mostly from rural Kashmir, visiting them are […]
Come winter, Kashmir will battle ‘Kangri Cancer’
Even though its incidence has declined in the last few years, Kangri Cancer is still prevalent in valley with fresh cases mostly being witnessed in […]
Kashmir hospitals unprepared for disasters: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Tuesday voiced serious concern over lack of preparedness of Kashmir hospitals to tackle disasters like earthquake. President DAK Dr Nisar ul […]
Govt committed to improving healthcare, says Lal Singh
Minister for Health and Medical Education Lal Singh today reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure in the state with advanced diagnostic and treatment […]
City women find Joggers Park perfect place to stay fit
For women of posh localities in Srinagar, the Joggers Park is a perfect place where they can be seen doing exercises and brisk walking to […]
Patient dies ‘in absence of doctors’ in Pulwama
Death of a trader sparked protests against doctors of District Hospital in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday. The protesters alleged that due to absence […]
Valley’s only dental college lacks basic facilities
Patients referred to private labs for conducting basic tests The only dental college in the Valley is taking patients for a ride as the set-up […]
Mufti stresses promotion of Unani medicine
Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said Unani medicine should be promoted so that it gets a level playing field and integrates effectively into the […]
26% J-K population uses tobacco products: Expert
With 26 per cent population of J&K using tobacco products in one form or the other, the state is becoming a “lung cancer capital of […]