News Topic:Directorate of Health Services Kashmir
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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.
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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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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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AIMSA seeks PG doctors’ stipend revision in J&K, sets November 12 deadline
AIMSA has urged the J&K government to revise PG medical and dental residents’ stipends, setting November 12 as the deadline for a concrete response.
Puducherry reach 261 for 6 against J&K on Day 1 of Ranji Trophy match
Puducherry reached 261 for six in 77 overs against Jammu and Kashmir on day one of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Srinagar.
Darbar Move offices reopen in Jammu
J&K's Civil Secretariat and other Darbar Move offices reopened in Jammu on Monday, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah receiving a ceremonial Guard of Honour.
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