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 […]
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Health Minister inspects GMC Jammu, inaugurates ICU at Super Speciality Hospital
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 […]
Eye tests can help predict stroke risk: Study
SYDNEY — Routine eye tests can accurately predict a person’s risk of stroke, according to an international research team on Tuesday. The research, led by the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA) in Melbourne, Australia identified a blood vessel “fingerprint” at the back of the eye that can be used to predict a person’s stroke […]
Reel addiction may lead to high blood pressure in young, middle-aged people: Study
NEW DELHI — Even as watching short videos or reels on social media platforms has become an integral part of the daily lives of young and middle-aged people, a new study shows that addiction to this can lead to high blood pressure. The study, conducted by researchers at The First Hospital of Hebei Medical University […]
Health department assures people on HMPV, says ‘no need to panic’
JAMMU — The Jammu and Kashmir Health Department Wednesday said there is no need to panic in view of the concerns triggered by the detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, and said the administration is prepared to deal with any situation. The department has taken proactive measures to respond to any potential […]
Health department sets up special ICU ward in Jammu amid HMPV concerns
JAMMU — Responding to the concerns triggered by the detection of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir health department has set up a specialised ICU ward in Jammu to address any potential outbreak of the disease. “We have prepared a special ICU ward to handle any eventuality. God forbid if […]
HMPV not new virus, no reason to worry: Union Health Minister J P Nadda
NEW DELHI — As India reported cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) on Monday, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said the government is closely monitoring the situation and there is no reason to worry. He said HMPV is not a new virus and no surge in any of the common respiratory virus pathogens has been […]
160-bedded block for orthopaedic at Bone and Joint hospital Barzulla completed
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency (ERA), Jhelum Tawi Flood Recovery Project (JTFRP), Mohammad Aijaz Asad, on Tuesday said that the additional block comprising 160 beds at Bone and Joint (B&J) Hospital in Barzulla, Srinagar, has been completed, and the trial run of the new facility is presently […]
Malaria cases, deaths in India decline by 69% between 2017-2023: WHO
NEW DELHI — India has seen significant progress in reducing malaria incidence and mortality rates, according to the latest World Malaria report, from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday. Malaria is a life-threatening disease spread to humans by female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is preventable and curable. The report showed that the number of estimated […]
Monkeypox cases in Africa near 60,000 as 20 countries affected: Africa CDC
ADDIS ABABA — The number of monkeypox cases reported so far this year in Africa has surpassed 59,200 as the number of affected countries reached 20, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has disclosed. During an online media briefing, Ngashi Ngongo, chief of staff and head of the executive office at […]









