News Topic:Directorate of Health Services Kashmir
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DHSK cracks down on unethical medical testing practices by private labs
The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK) has launched a multifaceted campaign to combat unethical practices associated with private medical testing.
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Govt to probe alleged financial irregularities in Health Department
Pankaj Gupta has been appointed as the inquiry officer to investigate financial irregularities in the Health Services Department of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Mass medications continue in J-K hospitals
Despite the government claims that Prescription Audit Committees are in place in J&K, most of the Jammu and Kashmir hospitals continue to witness mass medications.
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Doctor-private clinic nexus active in J-K, allege patients
Doctors in several hospitals of Jammu and Kashmir aren't prescribing generic medicines to patients available at the hospital.
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Allowing doctors, specialists to take night-off against set norms: DHSK
The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir said that some hospital administrators are allowing specialists and doctors to take night-off which is against norms.
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HFMD outbreak: Ready to tackle any situation, says Director Health
Director Health Services Kashmir Mushtaq Ahmad Rather said that there is nothing to worry about and the viral infection is common and does not need any treatment.
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Amarnath Cloudburst: DHSK cancels leaves of all staff
In view of the cloudburst at Amarnath Shrine, the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir has cancelled leaves of all staff and has directed them to report immediately.
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Rs 94.16 crore released for land acquisition for AIIMS Awantipora
Jammu and Kashmir Government has released Rs 94.16 crores for the acquisition of land for the establishment of AIIMS in the Awantipora area of Pulwama district.
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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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