News Topic:Patients

Alleged nexus between doctors and private diagnostic centers raises concerns at SKIMS Soura

Patients seeking care at J&K's premier health institution, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura are allegedly subjected to unnecessary diagnostic tests.

Radioisotopes to remain temporarily suspended at SKIMS

Authorities in Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura said that Radioisotopes will remain temporarily suspended in the first week of April.

SKIMS Soura urges people to use online appointment system

SKIMS Soura on Wednesday urged people, intending to visit the health facility for treatment, to make use of the online appointment system.

Kashmir grapples with severe shortage of cancer diagnostic equipment

Despite the increasing number of cancer cases in Kashmir Valley, there is a severe shortage of PET-CT scan machines for staging and assessing treatment responses.

SKIMS achieves landmark with first swap kidney transplant in J-K

The Department of Urology & Kidney Transplant SKIMS achieved a major milestone by performing the first swap kidney transplant in UT of J&K.

Fraudsters exploit patients’ plight, fake fundraisers misusing SKIMS name

Kashmir’s premier hospital Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura has warned people about the fraudsters who raise money in the name of patients.

Miracle in 24 Hours: Over Rs 80 lakh crowdfunded for Pulwama’s leukemia patient

In less than 24 hours, over Rs 80 lakh was crowdfunded for a leukemia patient from Pulwama.

Medical Representatives’ entry in hospitals takes priority over patients, causing chaos

The entry of Medical Representatives (MRs) in hospitals during official hours is causing a mess in hospitals with doctors giving them preference over patients.

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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.

Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released

Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.

Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell

Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.

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.