NEW DELHI — The price of commonly used diabetes drug empagliflozin has been slashed by almost one-tenth, with the entry of its generic versions in the market. Developed by German pharma giant Boehringer Ingelheim (BI) empagliflozin, it is sold under the name Jardiance. It is an oral medication that helps control blood sugar in patients […]
JAMMU — Health and Medical Education Minister Sakeena Itoo on Tuesday announced that the authorities will conduct an inquiry into the land selected for the construction of Handwara Government Medical College (GMC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district. “The government will conduct a detailed inquiry into the selection of a flood-prone site for the construction […]
GENEVA — Mpox remains an international public health emergency, the World Health Organization said Thursday after deciding the epidemic still merits the highest level of alert, with cases rising and its geographic spread widening. “The mpox upsurge continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC),” said a WHO statement. […]
SYDNEY — A team of Australian scientists has developed a new blood test that is capable of detecting health complications early in pregnancy.The research team from the University of Queensland (UQ) said in a study published on Thursday that their “nanoflower sensor” could help reduce hospital admissions for newborn babies, news agency reported. The test […]
JAMMU — A three-day international conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care (IAPC) concluded here on Sunday, with over 800 delegate doctors and volunteers from across the globe participating in one of the largest health event in Jammu and Kashmir. The conference facilitated meaningful exchanges between Indian and international experts, paving the way for […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Minister for Health and Medical, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and SMGS Hospital, Shalamar to enquire about the health and well being of patients of Budhal village of Rajouri district. MLA Banihal, Sajjad Shaheen; Principal GMC Jammu; Medical Superintendents of both the hospitals […]
KATHUA (KIMS) — Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today visited Government Medical College, Kathua and presided over the induction ceremony of the first batch of students of Bachelors of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS). MLA Kathua, Dr. Bharat Bhushan, Principal Government Medical College, Kathua, Dr. Surinder K. Attri, […]
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat to review the performance and functioning of Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura. The meeting was attended by Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Director SKIMS, Dr. Ashraf […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, today held a joint meeting of the authorities of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Awantipora, Health & Medical Education, PWD, Jal Shakti and CPWD regarding early completion of this vital health facility in the region. Those who attended the meeting included Executive Director, AIIMS, Awantipora, Divisional […]
JAMMU (KIMS) — Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today conducted an extensive inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) and Super Speciality Hospital (SSH) Jammu to assess the medical facilities, evaluate ongoing works and ensure effective functioning of healthcare services for the people of Jammu and surrounding regions. Secretary […]