J&K government approves Rs. 86 crores for 250-Bed Mother & Child Care hospital in Anantnag
Anantnag I March 13, 2025 – The Jammu and Kashmir government has greenlit a significant healthcare infrastructure project with the allocation of ₹86 crore for the construction of a 250-bedded Mother & Child Care Hospital (MCCH) at Janglat Mandi in Anantnag. The announcement, initially made by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on March 7, 2025, was […]
365 Medical officers appointed to boost healthcare in Jammu & Kashmir
Jammu, March 10, 2025- Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo announced on Monday that 365 doctors were appointed as medical officers in the Health and Family Welfare Department in November 2024, aimed at bolstering healthcare services at the grassroots level. Responding to a written query from MLA Shakti Parihar in the Assembly, the minister […]
Jammu and Kashmir boosts healthcare: 11,000 NHM staff hired, 36,000 regular posts filled in five years
Jammu I March 07, 2025 In a significant push to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, Jammu and Kashmir has reportedly hired around 11,000 doctors and paramedics under the National Health Mission (NHM) over the past five years, while also filling 36,000 regular healthcare positions. According to information circulating on social media platforms, the recruitment under NHM includes […]
26 Civil Society Lalpora Lolab, Kupwara, leads mega sanitation drive to promote cleanliness
Cleanliness is not just a habit; it’s a cornerstone of a healthy and thriving society. In the serene Lolab Valley of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, a remarkable movement unfolded when 26 Civil Society Lalpora Lolab took the lead in a mega sanitation drive to promote cleanliness. Spearheaded by Swachhata Ambassador Dr. Mudasir Akbar Shah, […]
Assessing and improving public health: Sakina Ittoo’s strategic vision
Sakina Ittoo has been a key leader in assessing and improving the health sector. Through regular evaluations, she has focused on ensuring the health department meets its goals, particularly in underserved regions. Her leadership is marked by a proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement and setting clear, measurable targets for the future, such as […]