News Topic:Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences

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.

Dr Abid Rasheed assigned charge of Director SKIMS Soura

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday assigned the charge of Director SKIMS Soura to Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah in addition to his own duties.

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.

Blanket ban imposed on prescription of ‘branded’ medicines

Administration of SKIMS has issued a circular, aimed at clamping a blanket ban on government hospitals from prescribing any 'branded' medicines.

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Kashmir’s 2019 experience should be a warning for India: Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti urged Indians to defend constitutional rights, saying Jammu and Kashmir’s experience after the 2019 changes should serve as a warning.

Muslims should not have to prove their patriotism: Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah criticised the BJP and RSS over questions about Muslim patriotism and alleged voter deletions in Uttar Pradesh at a New Delhi gathering.

J&K Agriculture graduates call off 42-day strike after talks with minister

Unemployed agriculture graduates in J&K have called off their 42-day strike after Agriculture Minister Javed Dar discussed recruitment and cadre merger proposals.

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