News Topic:J&K Health & Medical Education Department

Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation

Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.

JKSSB announces 621 posts in Health & Medical Education Department

The Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has issued an advertisement for filling 621 posts in the Health and Medical Education Department.

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.

Over 200 infected in Pulwama gastroenteritis outbreak

After southern Kashmir's Anantnag and Kulgam districts, cases of gastroenteritis have been reported at Hariparigam area of Awantipora in Pulwama district.

J-K Govt declares human rabies a notifiable disease under Epidemic Act

In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has declared human rabies a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897.

J-K’s Health Department reverts junior doctors to original positions

In a commendable development, the Health and Medical Education Department has reverted junior doctors holding higher posts to their original positions.

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.

J-K to immunise 19 lakh children on March 3

Approximately 19 lakh children under the age of five are set to receive immunisation across Jammu and Kashmir on March 3, 2024 – the National Immunisation Day.

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