Eight organ transplant centres operational in Jammu & Kashmir
Kashmir, March 3,2026- Strengthening tertiary healthcare services, eight organ transplant centres are now functional across Jammu & Kashmir, marking a significant milestone in advanced medical care within the Union Territory. The expansion of transplant facilities is aimed at reducing patient referrals outside J&K and ensuring timely, accessible treatment for those requiring kidney and other organ […]
Reasi patients hail Ayushman Health Card as lifesaving support
Reasi, March 1,2026- The Ayushman Health Card scheme is emerging as a lifeline for dialysis patients in Reasi district, ensuring free and timely treatment for those battling chronic kidney disease. Under the flagship Ayushman Bharat initiative, financially struggling patients are now receiving dialysis services without the burden of heavy medical expenses. Patients and their families […]
J&K health upgrade: New beds, emergency & cancer care
Kashmir, Feburary 12,2026- The Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced a major healthcare infrastructure expansion, aiming to strengthen medical services across the Union Territory. The plan includes the addition of new hospital beds, upgraded emergency units, and the establishment of specialized cancer care facilities. Officials stated that the initiative is part of a broader effort […]
Doctor registrations increase significantly at J&K medical council
Jammu, January 17,2026- The Jammu & Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) has witnessed a significant rise in the registration of doctors, indicating steady growth in the medical workforce across the Union Territory. Officials said the surge reflects increasing confidence among medical professionals to practice in Jammu and Kashmir and points to positive developments in the healthcare […]
Massive Healthcare Push Positions J&K as Emerging Medical Hub
Srinagar, January 13, 2026: Jammu and Kashmir is rapidly emerging as a major medical and healthcare hub in the country following a massive expansion of health infrastructure spanning tertiary, secondary, and primary care levels, officials said on Tuesday. The Union Territory now hosts two All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), 12 medical colleges, 17 […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha unveils Srinagar’s new era of advanced healthcare
Srinagar, November 5,2025: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated a state-of-the-art multi-specialty hospital in Srinagar, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the healthcare infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir. The newly inaugurated hospital is equipped with advanced medical technology, modern diagnostic facilities, and specialised departments aimed at providing high-quality healthcare services to the people of the Valley. […]
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo inspects pediatric & orthopedic health facilities in Srinagar
Srinagar, August 23: Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, Atal Dulloo, today conducted a comprehensive inspection of two premier healthcare institutions in Srinagar – the 500-Bedded Government Children Hospital at Bemina and the Bone & Joint Hospital at Barzulla. He was accompanied by Secretary Health & Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Principal GMC […]
Dr. Sakina Itoo pays surprise late-night visit to JVC hospital
Srinagar , July 24, 2025-In a bold move emphasising transparency and commitment to public welfare, Hon’ble Cabinet Minister for Health and Medical Education, Dr. Sakina Itoo, carried out a surprise late-night inspection at JVC Hospital Bemina in Srinagar at 11:30 PM on Wednesday. The unannounced visit aimed to assess the quality of healthcare services, availability […]
Rakesh Kumar’s eye operation highlights Ayushman Bharat’s impact in Jammu and Kashmir
Kashmir , March 24, 2025 – Rakesh Kumar, a resident of Ward No. 13, Basohli, in Jammu and Kashmir, recently underwent a successful eye operation under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. Expressing his gratitude, he praised the government for making quality healthcare accessible to all, a sentiment echoing across the Union Territory […]