Kashmir

Inquiry finds patients with normal hearts underwent cardiac surgery; doctor suspended

SRINAGAR — A doctor was suspended on Saturday after an inquiry into alleged large-scale procedural irregularities at the Anantnag Government Medical College revealed that nearly 50 per cent of his evaluated patients who underwent advanced cardiac surgical procedures did not even require them. The Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department revealed fraudulent insurance […]

Health

GMC Anantnag becomes first new medical college in J&K to get superspeciality cardiology course

JAMMU — Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag has become the first newly established medical institution in Jammu and Kashmir to receive approval for a superspeciality cardiology course, officials said on Wednesday. According to a statement, the National Board of Examinations has accredited three Dr NB Cardiology seats to the Department of Cardiology at GMC Anantnag. […]