News Topic:Doctors

Define Mobile Health: Integrating Technology and Medicine

Mobile health is the use of wireless technologies and mobile devices to support and improve healthcare services with the aim of lowering healthcare costs.

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.

Srinagar family alleges medical negligence in death of Dalgate man at Paras Hospital

A man from the Dalgate area of Srinagar died at Paras Hospital here, with family members and relatives alleging medical negligence.

ENT surgeon introduces state-of-the-art ‘Werewolf Coblation System’ in J-K

Dr Danish Andrabi, a prominent ENT and Valley’s noted endoscopic skull base surgeon has acquired the first ‘Werewolf Coblation System’ in Jammu and Kashmir.

Health officials advise hydration and precautions amid soaring temperatures

As temperatures soared across Jammu and Kashmir in the last few weeks, health officials have advised people to take precautions and stay hydrated.

New SKIMS Director foresees rapid recovery for premier Kashmir health facility

Director SKIMS Soura, Dr Prof. Mohammad Ashraf Ganie on Saturday said that the valley’s premier health facility will rebound and is going to be on track within a year.

Alleged nexus between doctors and private diagnostic centers raises concerns at SKIMS Soura

Patients seeking care at J&K's premier health institution, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura are allegedly subjected to unnecessary diagnostic tests.

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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KU staff body KUMSA alleges non-functional status since 2022, seeks clarity

Kashmir University's non-teaching staff association KUMSA says it has remained blocked from functioning since 2022 despite submitting all required documents, seeking formal clarity.

Kashmiri Pandits’ return ‘positive’ sign, says BJP’s Ashok Koul

J&K BJP leader Ashok Koul says the return of Kashmiri Pandits to the Valley is a positive step and calls for strengthening social cohesion and brotherhood.

JKBOPEE opens final mop-up counselling round for Nursing, Paramedical, Technology courses

JKBOPEE has opened the 3rd and final mop-up counselling round for B.Sc. Nursing, Paramedical and Technology courses; the window closes at midnight on August 25, 2026.

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We’re Rewarding Image Over Impact — And It’s Costing Us

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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death

Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.