Kargil, March 24, 2025: The District TB Center Kargil today observed World Tuberculosis Day at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall, Kargil, under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB – Commit, Invest, Deliver.” The event aimed to raise awareness about TB and strengthen efforts to eliminate the disease.
Chairman/Chief Executive Councillor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon attended the event as the chief guest, while Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kargil was the guest of honor. Several doctors, BMOs, co...
For the past few days, I have been at District Hospital Kargil, spending most of my nights with a family member who is admitted there. During this time, I closely observed many things—some that reflect the dedication of our healthcare workers and others that highlight serious issues that need immediate attention.
One of the most reassuring aspects was seeing the doctors and hospital staff working tirelessly, even late at night. Their dedication to patient care is truly commendable, and th...
Leh, 10 September : The Medical Department of Ladakh successfully observed 2nd round National Deworming Day (NDD) today, following the fixed day approach in all schools and Anganwadi Centers (AWCs) across the region. This initiative was conducted in line with the standard operational guidelines from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
As part of the campaign, Health workers visited schools and Anganwadi Centers throughout Ladakh and administered deworming medication to children. T...
Leh, August 14: On the direction of Hon’ble Chairman/CEC, Tashi Gyalson, who also serves as the Executive Councillor for Health, the BMO office of Leh, in partnership with C-19 projects, has successfully conducted a series of health camps. These camps aimed to offer comprehensive healthcare services to local communities and actively identify Tuberculosis cases.
Commencing on July 8, the health camps were held in Stakna, Matho, Chuchot, Thiksey, and several other villages within the Kharu ...
Kargil, Jan. 27: In response to the directive from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, to rebrand medical aid centers/health and wellness centers as “Ayushman Arogya Mandir,” various political parties and religious organizations, including Indian National Congress, IKMT, JUAIK, Ladakh Buddhist Association, and Anjuman-e-Imam Zaman Sankoo, have expressed their discontent.
The District Congress Committee, Leh, stated in a press conference that the decision to re...
Kargil, Nov 13: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today chaired a meeting with the officers and officials of Health Department Kargil to review the functioning and activities of the department in Kargil.
The meeting was attended by Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Dr Munawar Hussain Wazir, MS District Hospital, Dr Kacho Liyaqat Khan, Deputy CMO Kargil, Dr Mohd Abass, BMOs, and other concerned officers and officials of the department.
The meeting held a detailed discussion...
