News Topic:Directorate of Health Services Kashmir
Health
17-Year Recruitment Freeze: Over 7,000 dental surgeons without jobs in J&K
SRINAGAR — More than 7,000 trained dental surgeons in Jammu and Kashmir continue to remain unemployed as no regular recruitment has been carried out...
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Medical technologist alleges CMO Pulwama’s inaction over illegal sample collection centre
A medical laboratory technologist, Ali Mohammad Ganie, has accused health authorities in Pulwama of failing to act against an illegal blood sample collection centre.
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DHSK launches campaign amid gastroenteritis outbreak in Kashmir
The Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, has initiated an extensive awareness campaign in response to a recent outbreak of gastroenteritis in Kashmir division.
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Kashmir faces high rates of ambulance births
Despite ongoing efforts by the Health Department of Jammu and Kashmir, a significant number of births continue to occur in ambulances within the Kashmir division.
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Dr Mir Mushtaq honored with WHO award for tobacco control efforts in Kashmir
Dr Mir Mushtaq, Nodal Officer NTCP DHSK, has been honoured with the prestigious WHO award for his outstanding contributions to tobacco control in the Kashmir Division.
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Jaundice outbreak in Pulwama village prompts official investigation
Concerns escalate in the village of Bellow Dergund, Rajpora area of Pulwama, as health officials investigate a surge in jaundice cases, particularly among children.
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Neglected PHC in Pulwama prompts local action, authorities respond
In Arihal village of Pulwama district, a Primary Health Centre building completed in 2016 by the J&K Housing Board stands abandoned, stirring frustration among residents.
Health
Vacant CMO positions raise healthcare concerns in Srinagar and Pulwama
The key positions of Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) are lying vacant in the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir, Srinagar and Pulwama district of South Kashmir.
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Human activity drives pollution concerns in Dal, Nigeen lakes, study finds
A study found elevated phosphate levels in Dal and Nigeen lakes, linking pollution to sewage, detergents, fertilizers and pesticide residues.
Congress MLA G A Mir backs protesting interns at GMC Anantnag
Congress MLA Ghulam Ahmad Mir met protesting interns at GMC Anantnag as MBBS and BDS interns across J&K seek a ₹30,000 monthly stipend.
Two-wheeler deaths renew road-safety concerns in Kashmir
Two-wheeler deaths and injuries remain a road-safety concern in Kashmir, with NCRB data and a SKIMS study highlighting risks faced by riders.
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.
Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream
The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.