Category Archives: Health

Vaccination for Hajj pilgrims from Kupwara will begin from June 25, as part of mandatory health preparations for the annual pilgrimage. The initiative aims to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia. Mandatory Health Measure for Hajj Health authorities have confirmed that all registered Hajj pilgrims from Kupwara must undergo vaccination

The restoration of seniority has been welcomed as a great and progressive initiative by DAK-S, highlighting its importance for employee rights and administrative fairness. The move is seen as a long-pending decision that restores trust and morale among affected employees. Step Toward Administrative Justice DAK-S has praised the initiative for correcting past anomalies in service

The Union Health Ministry has approved 85 additional MBBS seats for Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant step toward strengthening medical education and healthcare infrastructure in the region. Boost to Medical Education in J&K The approval aims to address the growing demand for medical professionals by expanding undergraduate medical training capacity. With the addition of

The government has agreed to include In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) treatment under the Medical Attendance cum Allowance (MACA) Rules, bringing significant relief to employees seeking advanced fertility treatment. The decision follows long-standing demands from employees’ associations and medical experts. According to officials, the inclusion of IVF under MACA rules will enable eligible beneficiaries to seek

Resident doctors working in Government Medical College (GMC) hospitals have announced that they will go on an indefinite strike from [insert date], demanding resolution of long-pending issues related to service conditions, safety, and administrative concerns. According to representatives of the resident doctors’ association, repeated appeals to the authorities have failed to yield concrete action, leaving

The Karnah region is facing a severe shortage of doctors, causing concern among local residents over access to basic healthcare services. According to locals, medical facilities in the area are operating with limited staff, affecting the timely treatment of patients. Residents said that health centres and hospitals in Karnah lack specialist doctors, forcing patients to