Hospital on Wheels: DC Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan brings hospital on wheels
RAMBAN, September 5, 2025 — In a transformative step toward bridging healthcare gaps in Jammu and Kashmir’s rural areas, the District Administration Ramban, under Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, has launched the innovative Hospital on Wheels initiative. This program aims to deliver critical medical services directly to the doorsteps of villagers in remote and inaccessible […]
J&K bolsters medical education with 250 new MBBS seats in five years: GoI
Srinagar, August 2, 2025 — Jammu and Kashmir has significantly expanded its medical education infrastructure, adding 250 MBBS seats over the past five years, as per data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The Union Territory’s MBBS seat count has risen from 1,135 in 2020-21 to 1,385 in 2024-25, reflecting a concerted effort to address the region’s […]
Doda’s trauma hospital Khellani bolsters healthcare with IPD expansion
Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, May 7, 2025 – In a major boost to healthcare infrastructure in Doda, the In-Patient Department at Trauma Hospital Khellani has doubled its capacity from 3 to 6 beds, strengthening patient care and reducing the need for referrals to distant medical facilities. The expansion, led by Block Medical Officer Assar Dr. […]
Bandipora women drive health & hygiene efforts
Bandipora, April 13, 2025 – In a transformative initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission and Poshan Abhiyaan, Anganwadi workers and mothers in Bandipora are being equipped with vital knowledge to promote safe drinking water, hygiene, sanitation, and food safety. This grassroots movement is fostering healthier communities and driving awareness about essential health practices across Jammu […]
J&K LG Manoj Sinha extends warm greetings on World Health Day 2025
April 07, 2025 – On the occasion of World Health Day, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir extended his heartfelt greetings to the people, wishing everyone good health, happiness, and well-being. In a statement released today, LG Manoj Sinha expressed deep gratitude to doctors, nurses, and all healthcare professionals for their dedication and […]
Indian Army hosts medical camp at Madiya government primary school in Kamalkote, Baramulla
Baramulla, April 4, 2025: The Indian Army organised a medical camp at Madiya Government Primary School in Kamalkote, Baramulla, aimed at providing essential healthcare services to the residents of Madiya and Batar villages. The initiative, reflecting the Army’s commitment to community welfare, offered basic medical check-ups and free medicines, benefiting more than 73 citizens from […]
CRPF 14th battalion holds mega free medical camp in Batfojan, Shopian district
Shopian, March 22, 2025-The Central Reserve Police Force 14th Battalion organised a mega free medical camp in the remote Batfojan area of Shopian district, bringing essential healthcare services to hundreds of local residents. Held under the Madadgaar Civic Action Program, the initiative aimed to support the community in an underserved region while fostering goodwill between […]
365 medical officers deployed to strengthen J&K’s rural healthcare
Srinagar I March 16, 2025-In a significant move to bolster healthcare services in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, announced that 365 medical officers have been recently appointed and deployed to remote and underserved areas of the Union Territory. The initiative, aimed at addressing doctor shortages and enhancing medical facilities […]
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 […]
Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary reviews healthcare at SDH Nowshera, pushes for rural upgrades
Nowshera, March 4, 2025 – Jammu and Kashmir’s Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, chaired a Rogi Kalyan Samiti meeting at Sub-District Hospital Nowshera , focusing on enhancing patient care and upgrading healthcare infrastructure across the region. The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to improving medical services, with a particular emphasis on rural and remote areas. […]