News Topic:Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
Health
Health Ministry amends Drugs Rules, 1945; over-the-counter sale of syrups discontinued to curb misuse
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made it mandatory for consumers to produce a valid doctor's prescription to purchase all syrups, including cough syrups.
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J-K gets best emerging State/UT award in organ donation
On the occasion of the 14th Indian Organ Donation Day, Jammu & Kashmir was awarded the best emerging State/UT in organ donation and transplantation.
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Health and Family Welfare workers without salaries since December 2022
Thousands of employees of Health and Family Welfare in J&K are without salaries for the last five months in Jammu and Kashmir due to which they face tough time.
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Director SKIMS discusses Cadaver Organ Transplant Program with MOHFW team
Director SKIMS Prof. Parvaiz A. Koul had a detailed discussion with the visiting team from the MOHFW about the establishment of the Cadaver Organ Transplant Program.
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Authorities in J&K issue advisory following monkeypox outbreak in Europe
With the cases of monkeypox confirmed in Europe, authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have issued an advisory.
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Srinagar’s Super Specialty Hospital to perform kidney transplant
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday granted a go-ahead for ‘kidney transplantation’ to Super Specialty Hospital Shireen Bagh.
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Bizarre! In J-K, at least 14% infants without basic vaccination doses: Survey
In a major concern, at least 14 percent of infants between 2-23 months age group in J-K haven’t received any of the basic vaccinations.
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India
COVID-19: Recovery rate of patients improves to nearly 48%
Union Health Ministry has said that the recovery rate of patients from COVID-19 infection has now gone up to 47.76 per cent.
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Multiple cloudbursts hit Kashmir, trigger flash floods
Multiple cloudbursts triggered by intense rainfall struck different parts of Kashmir on Monday, causing flash floods that damaged roads, bridges and residential houses.
Heavy rains halt traffic on NH-44 in Udhampur
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH-44) was suspended from both ends on Monday evening following heavy rainfall and slippery road conditions.
Cloudbursts, landslides possible as rain set to lash J&K
Rain and thundershowers are likely to affect many parts of Jammu and Kashmir over the next 12 hours, with the Jammu region expected to witness the maximum impact.
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