News Topic:J&K Health & Medical Education Department
Health
J&K declares black fungus as an epidemic disease
The administration of Jammu & Kashmir declared black fungus or mucormycosis as an epidemic disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.
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COVID-19: J&K Govt sanctions 1366 posts for 500-bed DRDO hospitals
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday sanctioned 1366 posts for 500-bedded COVID-19 DRDO hospitals to be made functional here.
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J&K
COVID-19: Govt steps welcome but more needs to be done, says HC
Welcoming the efforts of the government on COVID-19 situation, the J&K High Court said that much more was required to be done in J&K.
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Health
AC approves land transfer for herbal garden in Pulwama
The Administrative Council (AC) approved transfer of land for developing a herbal garden in southern Kashmir's Pulwama district.
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Govt announces free of cost COVID-19 vaccination in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday announced free of cost COVID-19 vaccination for the people in the age group of 18-45 years.
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23 hospitals designated as dedicated COVID-19 hospitals in J&K
The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Saturday designated 23 hospitals as dedicated hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients.
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Education
MBBS seats increased to 1100 in GMCs of J&K
SRINAGAR — In a significant achievement, the total number of MBBS seats in Government Medical Colleges of Jammu and Kashmir has increased from 500...
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Kashmir
Jameel Ahmad Digoo — Epitome of unshakable faith & compassion
Given the sufferings of Kashmiris and then the additional trauma of COVID-19 pandemic, my people have always looked for the rays of hope to...
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