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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.
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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.
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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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Doctors issue guidelines to beat the heat amid rising temperatures in Kashmir
As temperatures continue to rise in Kashmir, health experts have urged people to take necessary precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses.
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GMC Srinagar hosts inaugural Luminal Malignancy Day
The Department of Minimal Access and General Surgery at Government Medical College Srinagar spearheaded the inaugural Luminal Malignancy Day on Thursday.
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One in three persons in Kashmir with fatty liver: Doctors
Doctors in Kashmir expressed concern over increasing prevalence of fatty liver disease in the region, saying sedentary lifestyles and junk food are the main reasons.
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60% cases at SMHS Hospital in last 24 hours due to road mishaps
Amidst Eid-ul-Fitr, the valley has witnessed a surge in road accidents, as during the last 24 hours, over 60 per cent of cases in SMHS Hospital were road accidents.
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Ramadan presents hope for smokers to quit, doctors say
Ramadan is a hope for smokers to quit smoking and other bad habits, as it can generate willpower among them, doctors said.
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J&K floods damage 24,000+ houses, 5,300 roads and 1.06 lakh hectares
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Omar Abdullah moves J&K Assembly resolution seeking full statehood
Omar Abdullah moved a J&K Assembly resolution seeking immediate restoration of full statehood, amid BJP protests over references to earlier resolutions.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.