News Topic:J&K Health & Medical Education Department
Health
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.
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Health
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.
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Health
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.
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Health
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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Health
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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News & Interviews
Neglected PHC in Pulwama prompts local action, authorities respond
In Arihal village of Pulwama district, a Primary Health Centre building completed in 2016 by the J&K Housing Board stands abandoned, stirring frustration among residents.
Health
Will act against doctors practicing privately during duty hours: Syed Abid Rasheed
Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Administrative Secretary of H&ME Department, issued a stern warning against doctors practicing privately during duty hours.
J&K
Around 6,000 gazetted, non-gazetted posts vacant in J-K’s Health Department
There are around 6,000 gazetted and non-gazetted posts lying vacant in the Health Department in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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