News Topic:Directorate of Health Services Kashmir

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

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AIP questions Demography Committee’s scope, says LoC displacement must be assessed

AIP spokesperson Inam Un Nabi has urged the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to examine LoC displacement, PoK returnees and Kashmiri Pandit migration.

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