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Chickenpox outbreak forces school closure in north Kashmir

Baramulla: An outbreak of chickenpox has prompted authorities to suspend class work at Government Middle School Khonchipora in Kunzer zone of north...

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Mental Health

Every 40 seconds, a life is lost, WHO says; suicide prevention a shared duty of society

Every September 10, world marks World Suicide Prevention Day. The theme this year, ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide,’ asks us to stop...

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Health

‘Don’t panic, stay vigilant’: 23 dengue cases reported in JK this year so far

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir has seen 23 cases of dengue so far this year, officials confirmed. According to officials, 20 cases have...

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Healthcare

The unyielding dignity vs the sacred duty: Should doctors strike?

Weighing human rights against the oath to heal The image of a healer felled in the act of tending to the sick...

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Healthcare

CM inaugurates new block at Bone & Joint Hosp, reaffirms commitment to health, edu

Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated a 120-bedded state-of-the-art additional block at the Bone & Joint Hospital, Srinagar, reaffirming his government’s firm...

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Health

Display oil, sugar content in samosa, pizza, burgers, soft drinks at workplaces: GoI to ministries, depts

New Delhi: In a bid to promote healthy lifestyles and curb rising obesity and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), the Health Ministry of India...

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Jammu & Kashmir

Lavatories near streams demolished in Raithan, Budgam

Demolition drive to continue | RTI movement applauds ACD’s initiative Budgam: In a step towards ensuring access to clean drinking water and...

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Jammu & Kashmir

‘Harassment, extortion and delayed salary’: Probe ordered against BMO Gool in Ramban

Jammu: Directorate of Health Services Jammu (DHSJ) has initiated a probe into the allegations against the Block Medical Officer (BMO) of Gool...

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Health

HPV becoming major factor for rise in cancer cases among youth across India, say doctors

New Delhi: Oncologists across India are raising red flags over the rising incidence of cancers linked to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), especially among...