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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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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J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.