NCD screening activities conducted at health institutions in Ramban
Ramban, September 10: The Health Department Ramban, under the aegis of the National Health Mission (NHM) Jammu and Kashmir, organised Non-Communicable Disease screening activities across various health institutions in the district. The initiative aimed at early detection and timely management of lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers. Health workers and medical […]
India launches indigenous HPV test kits for Cervical Cancer screening, bolstering preventive healthcare
New Delhi, April 24, 2025: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, chaired a high-level joint meeting on April 23, 2025, to review the development of indigenously manufactured Human Papillomavirus test kits for cervical cancer screening. The meeting, attended by representatives from NITI Aayog, the Department of Biotechnology , All India […]
Gulmarg and Tangmarg declared Tobacco-Free tourist spots
Srinagar I February 18, 2025: The Jammu and Kashmir authorities have officially declared the renowned ski resort of Gulmarg and the picturesque tourist destination of Tangmarg as tobacco-free zones. This move, aimed at promoting public health, was announced through an order issued by the Baramulla District Magistrate on Sunday. The decision comes in light of […]
Medical camp held at village Panthan as part of block diwas programme in Doda
DODA, DECEMBER 5: A successful medical camp was organized at Village Panthan, located in the Medical Block Thathri, as part of the ongoing Block Diwas Programme by the District Administration Doda. The event saw an overwhelming turnout, with approximately 210 patients receiving medical screenings and services from a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The camp […]
Focus on providing comprehensive primary healthcare to patients visiting PHCs: CS
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 11: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today took a meeting of National Health Mission (NHM) to take appraisal of the progress achieved under different programmes run under this mission.Besides Secretary Health and Medical Education and MD, NHM, the meeting was attended by Director SKIMS; Principals of Medical Colleges; Director, Health Services, Jammu/Kashmir and other […]