Healthcare

Russia develops mRNA cancer vaccine, free distribution planned by early 2025

Russia has reportedly developed an mRNA-based cancer vaccine, according to a report by the Russian news agency TASS. Andrey Kaprin, General Director...

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Seven years on, health centre in Anantnag’s Dadoo awaits completion

Hospital building used as animal fodder store; residents urge govt to make it operational Anantnag: Over seven years since its construction began,...

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Govt notifies rates for PET scans in government-run hospitals; details here

Srinagar: In a significant step towards improving access to advanced medical care services in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has announced the...

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Over 90% staff found absent during surprise inspection in Shopian district hospital; explanation sought

Shopian: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district found over 90% of hospital staff, including doctors, absent from duty on Wednesday and...

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GMC Handwara construction to resume soon, says Sakina Itoo

Minister promises to fill vacancies in health dept, increase old age pensions Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Minister, Sakeena...

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‘Doctor refused to examine’: Woman dies in Uri hospital

Uri: A woman allegedly died due to medical negligence in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. Mohammad Reyaz, the...

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Gastroenteritis outbreak: Educate public on SOPs to curb spread of disease, DHSK directs CMOs

Srinagar: The Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, has initiated an extensive awareness campaign in response to a recent outbreak of gastroenteritis in...