Maharashtra reported two Covid-19-linked deaths since January, alongside a rise in cases, with 106 infections recorded out of 6,066 tests conducted this year. Mumbai alone accounts for 101 of these cases, with 52 patients currently under treatment—16 hospitalized with mild symptoms. Both deaths, which occurred in Mumbai, involved patients with comorbidities, according to the state
In a moment of pride for Kashmir and the Indian medical fraternity, Dr. Hakim Irfan Showkat, a distinguished interventional cardiologist from the valley, has been awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), USA. This elite recognition places him among a select group of global cardiologists acknowledged for their exceptional
In compliance with the directions issued by the Deputy Commissioner Shopian, a joint inspection drive was carried out today by the concerned Drugs Control Officers in coordination with Tehsildars in various villages of Hermain and Keller tehsils. The inspection was carried out in Pehlipora, Kellar, Mastpora, Mashwara, Wanpura, Batmurran, Narpora, Hermain, Alamgunj, Kumdalan, Nagisharan, Hajipora,
The Jammu & Kashmir Government on Saturday informed the Legislative Assembly that SKIMS Soura continues to be an autonomous institution and there has been no change regarding it in the pre and post- reorganization business rules of J&K Government. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel It also claimed that capital expenditure funds ranging from
The Department of Nephrology, SKIMS, as part of its campaign on World Kidney Day, organised an awareness programme to educate its staff on renal health.A statement of SKIMS issued here said that this day emphasises the importance of early detection and intervention for preserving kidney health. During the programme, staff from various departments of SKIMS
Jammu and Kashmir health minister on Monday said that 365 doctors were selected as medical officers in the health and family welfare department in November last year and were posted in far-flung areas to strengthen health care facilities at grass root level. In a written reply to MLA Shakti Parihar’s question, the health minister said
Even a mild COVID-19 infection can promote clogged arteries, in turn increasing heart attack risk in some people, a new study indicates. Infection of the COVID-19 virus is associated with the quick growth of plaque in arteries that are integral for supplying blood to the heart muscle, also called coronary arteries, researchers wrote in a
Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar bade farewell to Dr. Tasneem Shoukat, Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital Srinagar, on her superannuation. The farewell was attended by Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan, Principal/Dean GMC Srinagar; Mohammad Ashraf Hakak, Administrator, Associated Hospitals, GMC, Prof Sabiya Majeed Head Deptt of Biochemistry; Prof. Dr. Iqbal SaIeem HOD, General Surgery; Prof Dr.Manzoor Latoo,
A mysterious illness has struck the Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in 17 deaths. Medical authorities have rushed to the area to investigate the cause of the illness. According to Dr Amarjeet Singh Bhatia, Principal GMC Rajouri, a common factor among the deaths is the involvement of the brain and damage to the
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 Commissioner, Kashmir, Secretary,