Kashmir

Sporadic cases of Hepatitis surface in Shopian, Authorities launch containment measures

SHOPIAN — Authorities in South Kashmir’s Shopian district have reported approximately 70 sporadic cases of hepatitis infections, prompting swift containment measures. The cases have been detected across different areas of the district, with no specific location showing a concentration of infections. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Shopian, Dr. Arshad Hussain Tak, told Rising Kashmir that […]

Health

District hospital Shopian without Radiologists; no proper alternatives arranged, patients suffer

SHOPIAN — The hospital administration at District Hospital Shopian has failed to address the shortage of radiologists, as both of the hospital’s radiologists are on maternity leave. This has forced patients in Shopian district to seek ultrasound services at private diagnostic centers. Sources reveal that the hospital has been without a radiologist for months, with […]

Politics

PDP urges Govt to resolve Ayushman Bharat funds delay, calls it a ‘breach of Trust’ with Patients, Hospitals

SRINAGAR — Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former minister Naeem Akhtar has expressed grave concerns over the suspension of treatment services in private hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. The disruption, caused by non-payment of funds, has left hundreds of patients in dire straits, Akhtar said in a statement […]

Kashmir

Blood Donation Camp Held at AIIMS Awantipora

PULWAMA (KIMS) — The Health Department of NCC Limited, in collaboration with the Government Bone and Joint Hospital Srinagar, CPWD, and AIIMS Awantipora, successfully hosted a blood donation camp at AIIMS Awantipora in Pulwama district. This marks the third consecutive year the department has organized such an event. Faisal Alam Bhat, Incharge of the Health […]