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Cancer cases surge in JK; over 1,600 patients registered in GMC Anantnag

Early detection crucial for successful treatment, over 70 % of cancers treatable: Doctors Srinagar: The Department of Radiation Oncology at GMC-associated hospital...

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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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Jammu & Kashmir

Pulwama attack accused dies of cardiac arrest in Jammu, say officials

Jammu: An accused in the Pulwama attack has died of cardiac arrest in government medical college Jammu late last night, officials said....

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Jammu & Kashmir

Police officer ‘misbehaves’ with doctor in Baramulla, probe ordered

Baramulla: The authorities have ordered probe after a police officer allegedly misbehaved with a doctor in Kreeri area of Baramulla district yesterday....

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Jammu & Kashmir

Kolkata rape-murder aftermath: Jammu hospitals get armed security for staff safety

Jammu: Security has been heightened at government hospitals in Jammu with the deployment of armed personnel to protect medical staff and doctors,...

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Patient dies in ‘absence of doctors’ at SDH Banihal; CMO orders inquiry

Banihal: An elderly patient died at Sub District Hospital (SDH) Banihal in Ramban district as no doctor was allegedly present to perform...

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Jammu & Kashmir

Gastroenteritis outbreak in Qazigund village, 15 hospitalised

Qazigund: At least 15 persons have been affected by a gastroenteritis outbreak in Kewa village of Qazigund in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district,...

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Ensure best patient care services at SKIMS: Director Syed Abid Rasheed to doctors

Srinagar: Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, who is also holding the charge of Director SKIMS, Thursday visited...

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Nine test positive for hepatitis in Pulwama; locals blame contaminated water

Pulwama: In Dargund Bellow village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, people have panicked after nine persons tested positive for hepatitis, while many...