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Experts at SKIMS sound alarm on liver disease epidemic

SRINAGAR — The Department of Surgical Gastroenterology at SKIMS successfully hosted the Mid-Term Conference of the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology (IASG) on Saturday. A statement of SKIMS issued here said that centred on the theme ‘HPB Cancer Management, the event brought together leading experts in liver, pancreatic, and biliary tract cancer care from across […]

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SKIMS hospital to get LINAC for cancer treatment: Health Minister Sakeena Itoo

SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government has begun the process of procuring Linear Accelerator (LINAC), a state-of-the-art medical equipment for cancer treatment for Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, Minister for Health Sakeena Itoo said on Sunday. “The health sector is a priority sector for the government and we are determined to provide […]