News Topic:Hospitals
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SKIMS faces reagent shortage, halts stool occult blood tests
The Department of Pathology at SKIMS, Soura has informed that they are currently facing a shortage of the reagent required for the "stool for occult blood" test.
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Over 40% referrals from peripheries to LD Hospital ingenuine: Dr Muzaffar Jan
Over 40% of referrals from rural hospitals to Kashmir’s premier maternity specialty Lalla Ded Hospital turn out ingenuine.
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Obstructing ambulances may incur Rs 10,000 fine or 6-month jail term
The Traffic Police Department issued a stern warning on Sunday, cautioning that obstructing ambulances could result in hefty fines or imprisonment for up to six months.
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Blanket ban imposed on prescription of ‘branded’ medicines
Administration of SKIMS has issued a circular, aimed at clamping a blanket ban on government hospitals from prescribing any 'branded' medicines.
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Medical Representatives’ entry in hospitals takes priority over patients, causing chaos
The entry of Medical Representatives (MRs) in hospitals during official hours is causing a mess in hospitals with doctors giving them preference over patients.
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Action taken against 25 erring hospitals in J-K
In order to check fraud and implement the SEHAT scheme effectively in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has initiated action against 25 erring hospitals so far.
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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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Pulwama’s Arihal village lacks proper space for PHC
A Primary Health Centre (PHC) is functioning from a three-room Panchayat in Arihal village of Pulwama district.
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Congress kicks off Padyatra in Jammu demanding restoration of J&K Statehood
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Former Baramulla DDC Chairperson Safina Baig likely to join NC
Former Baramulla District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Safina Baig is likely to join the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC).
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