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Radioisotopes to remain temporarily suspended at SKIMS

Authorities in Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura said that Radioisotopes will remain temporarily suspended in the first week of April.
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SKIMS Soura urges people to use online appointment system

SKIMS Soura on Wednesday urged people, intending to visit the health facility for treatment, to make use of the online appointment system.
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Ancient leech therapy still popular in Kashmir

Many people in the Kashmir Valley still resort to leeches to suck their blood in hopes of curing everything – from swollen joints and headaches to frostbite and acne.
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Expert advises diabetics to monitor diet during Ramadan for fluid balance

People, especially those who are diabetic, need to limit the intake of salty, sugary and spicy food during Sehri (pre-dawn) meals in Ramadan to maintain fluid balance.
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Dr Abid Rasheed assigned charge of Director SKIMS Soura

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday assigned the charge of Director SKIMS Soura to Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah in addition to his own duties.
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J-K’s Health Department reverts junior doctors to original positions

In a commendable development, the Health and Medical Education Department has reverted junior doctors holding higher posts to their original positions.
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Over 40% referrals from peripheries to LD Hospital ingenuine: Dr Muzaffar Jan

Over 40% of referrals from rural hospitals to Kashmir’s premier maternity specialty Lalla Ded Hospital turn out ingenuine.
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J-K to immunise 19 lakh children on March 3

Approximately 19 lakh children under the age of five are set to receive immunisation across Jammu and Kashmir on March 3, 2024 – the National Immunisation Day.
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Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds

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