Health
Mental health not luxury but necessity: Experts
Psychologists, doctors call for prioritising emotional well-being, nutritious diet, physical activity for healthier life Srinagar, Feb 25 : In an increasingly...
World Cancer Day: Oncologists in J&K call for wider screening, awareness, advanced treatment facilities
Reveal 35–38 new cancer cases daily across UT; say modern technologies like Proton Therapy vital for combating health challenge Srinagar,...
Nearly 10,000 posts vacant in J&K health dept, govt tells assembly
Says working to fill vacancies Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's public healthcare system is facing a severe staffing crisis, with nearly 10,000...
Atal Dulloo attends high level Cancer consultation in New Delhi
J&K to Launch Comprehensive Cancer Control Strategy with NITI Aayog and ICMR Srinagar: A high level consultation on cancer burden, research...
Obesity main reason behind rising fatal diseases in J&K: Doctors
Says obese people have six times more chances of diabetes, call for lifestyle changes Srinagar, Jan 28 : Body weight is...
Antibiotic use during pregnancy may raise risk of bacterial disease in babies, Study suggests
New Delhi: Maternal use of antibiotics during pregnancy may raise the risk of babies developing Group B Streptococcus (GBS) disease...
Over 50% of children aged 5-9 in J&K have high triglycerides
Can lead to major health problems if not addressed early, say doctors Srinagar, Jan 06: It is a concerning development for...
NMC Withdraws Permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical College; Students to Be Shifted
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has withdrawn the Letter of Permission (LoP) granted to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi...
DHS Kashmir orders postings of 50 doctors with immediate effect
Srinagar, Jan 4: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has ordered the posting of 50 doctors across various health institutions in...
Kashmir’s only cancer centre faces criticism over lack of advanced diagnostic tests
Patients, doctors demand modern molecular, genetic, cytogenetic facilities at SKIMS to prevent delays, misdiagnoses, costly referrals outside region Srinagar: Sher-i-Kashmir Institute...