Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS)

Without DLCO testing at SKIMS, CD Hospital, lung patients face delays, extra costs

Srinagar: Hundreds of patients suffering from respiratory illnesses are facing hardship due to the absence of advanced lung function assessment facilities at...

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Jammu & Kashmir

Teen among three women critically injured in road accident in Anantnag

All three shifted to SKIMS Soura after sustaining serious injuries in collision at Sangam in Bijbehara Anantnag: A teenage girl was among...

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Health

SKIMS to fill 1,100 posts via JKSSB and JKPSC to reduce patient load

Srinagar: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) has adopted a decentralised, technology-driven ward-based care model to enhance patient services, Director Dr...

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Jammu & Kashmir

3-year-old girl suffers critical burns after accidental hot-water spill in Kulgam, referred to SKIMS

Kulgam: A three-year-old baby girl sustained critical burn injuries after accidentally coming in contact with hot water in the Chansar village of...

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News

SKIMS denies reports of VIP treatment, says order aimed only at helping poor patients access welfare schemes

Srinagar: The Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) on Wednesday rejected claims that it had issued directions to extend special treatment to...

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Jammu & Kashmir

SKIMS performs rare 11-hour spinal tumour surgery on 18-year-old girl

Srinagar: Doctors at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, have successfully carried out a marathon 11-hour surgery to remove a rare...

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Jammu & Kashmir

SKIMS frames committee to probe alleged doctors’ negligence in death of infant

Srinagar: Twenty-six days after the death of her infant son at SKIMS Soura, a woman took to social media to accuse doctors...

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Jammu & Kashmir

SKIMS to organise walkathon, screening camp to mark World Diabetes Day

Srinagar: To mark World Diabetes Day, the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) will organise a walkathon to raise awareness about diabetes...

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Feature

The long shadow of breast cancer in rural Kashmir

Many families are losing mothers in their 40s and 50s as stigma, scarce screening, and lifestyle changes fuel an alarming rise in...

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Healthcare

Sakina Itoo reviews performance, functioning of SKIMS

Asks to maintain high standards in patient care, medical education, research Jammu: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education,...