News Topic:Doctors
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Dr Sanjeev Sinha appointed Director of AIIMS Jammu
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Dr Sanjeev Sinha as the Executive Director of AIIMS Jammu.
Health
J&K Govt bans six doctors for unethical practices under Ayushman Bharat scheme
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has banned six government doctors from medical practice under the Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
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Sakina Itoo’s visit to District Hospital Pulwama stirs debate over healthcare reforms
A surprise visit by Minister for Health, Sakina Itoo to District Hospital Pulwama has stirred an intense discussion about the state of Jammu and Kashmir’s healthcare system.
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Health Minister vows strict action after SMHS Hospital incident, mandates doctor IDs
In the wake of a recent incident at SMHS Hospital in Srinagar that disrupted healthcare services, Health Minister Sakina Itoo visited the hospital to assess the situation.
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Protest at SMHS Hospital as attendant assaults doctor after patient’s death
Tensions ran high at Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital on Wednesday after a shocking incident in which a young resident doctor from Uttar Pradesh was assaulted by an attendant.
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The Role of Quality Gynaecologists in Women’s Health
Gynecologists are medical professionals dedicated to the reproductive health of women, addressing a wide range of issues from puberty through menopause and beyond.
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‘Simple nose surgery, avoidable death’: Family demands action in student’s death
The family of deceased student Saboora Arshid, who allegedly died due to medical negligence four months ago, staged a protest outside the CM’s Gupkar residence.
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Immunocompromised individuals at higher risk of pneumonia, noted pulmonologist warns
Immunocompromised individuals, including those with weakened immune systems due to underlying health conditions are at a higher risk of contracting pneumonia.
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Nadda reviews AIIMS Awantipora; MBBS seats to increase from 50 to 120
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Aga Ruhullah announces exit from NC, resignation as Srinagar MP
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NC govt lacks political will to free youth facing incarceration, says Waheed Para
Waheed Para said that the current NC-led government has the power to drop cases against young people who are imprisoned, but they lack the political will to do so.