Baqirya with Alamdar Health Services extends Sister’s Program to Leh

Kargil, September 15, 2024: Baqirya Health Care and Research Center, the health wing of IKMT Kargil launched its ongoing Program for women’s welfare known as “Sister’s program on Menstrual health and hygiene “in Leh District in collaboration with Alamdar Health Services, a unit of Anjumane Imamia Leh on 14th September 2024.

This unique program launched in Kargil by Baqirya as a pilot project last year got a massive positive response from female section and keeping in view the success of the p...

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Medical Department Observes National Deworming Day (NDD)

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...

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One-day workshop on intensive Diarrhea Control Program held at CHC Sankoo

Kargil, 22 July, 2024: As part of the ongoing campaign of Intensive Diarrhoea Control Fortnight (IDCF) Block Medical Officer Community Health Centre Sankoo, Kargil today conducted an orientation program on Intensified Diarrhoea Control Fortnight at CHC Sankoo, Kargil.

On the occasion, Dr Zahida Khatun, Block Medical Officer, Community Health Officer’s (CHOs) Auxiliary Nursing Midwifery (ANMs) Accredited Social Health Activists,(ASHAs) Community Health Officer (CHC) Zakiya Banoo, Lady Heal...

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MD NHM Ladakh, Dr. Motup Dorje visits various health facilities in Kargil

Kargil, April 26: Mission Director, National Health Mission, UT Ladakh, Dr. Motup Dorje today conducted a comprehensive visit to various health facilities in Kargil.

He was accompanied by Dr. Liyaqat, CMO Kargil, Dr Iqbal SIO, Dr Iqbal SSO, Dr Rinchan Consultant RCH, Stanzin Gyalaks, SPO, Dr. Abbas DTO, Dr Rabia DHO, Dr Fatima Nodal Officer DMHP, Dr Zahida BMO Sankoo, SPMU, DPMU team & other healthcare professionals, Dr. Dorje’s visit aimed to ensure the optimal functioning of healthcare ...

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Indian Army extends health services to elderly, immobilized patients in Chiktan

Kargil, April 02: In a heartwarming display of compassion and dedication a team of Indian Army doctors and paramedic staff of Forever In Operations Division provided crucial medical assistance to elderly and immobilized patients residing in remote areas of the Chiktan village on Monday.

A total number of 216 patients were benefited from the medical service that include 80 Males, 116 Females and 20 Children.

These health outreach activities have been going above and beyond to ensure tha...

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DC Leh chairs Rogi Kalyan Samiti meeting, addresses key healthcare issues

Leh, Mar 12: Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve chaired a meeting of the governing body (GB) of Rogi Kalyan Samiti of SNM Hospital Leh in presence of Councillor, Upper Leh, Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag in the DC Conference Hall on March 12.

During the meeting, Medical Superintendent, SNM Hospital, Leh Dr.Rinchen Angmo gave an overview of the SNM Hospital, Leh such as the number of sanctioned beds, shortages of nurses, and number of cancer patients. She further emphasized that a cumula...

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DC Leh convenes meeting, addresses public health initiatives

Leh, Feb 17: A pivotal high-level meeting, chaired by DC Leh, Santosh Sukhdeva, convened to assess the progress and strategies related to critical public health initiatives including Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination, National Deworming Day, and the District Task Force on Pulse Polio Immunization.

DIO Leh, Dr. Jameela Parveen, delivered a comprehensive presentation on the Pulse Polio Immunization Programme for 2024. The presentation covered key aspects such as the importance of supporting ...

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LAHDC Leh to rebrand Health & Wellness Centres in local language

VoL Desk, Jan. 29: In view of the controversy erupted as a result of renaming the Health Centres in Ladakh as “Ayushman Arogya Mandir”, the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh has proposed for rebranding the Health and Wellness Centres as “Tsey-Ring Nadmed Tsonas” in Leh as per Guidelines of Health Ministry.

CEC Leh, Tashi Gyaltsan chaired an important consultative meeting with socio-religious heads and officers of District Administration Leh.

In the meeting, the CEC affi...

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Kargil Raises Funds for Needy Patient’s Treatment; Collected 15-20 Lakhs

VoL Desk, Dec. 12: Upon the urging of Executive Councillor for Education, LAHDC Kargil, Zakir Hussain, the Kargil public rallied together, raising an impressive sum of approximately 15 to 20 lakhs within a few days to assist a critically needy patient.

Expressing deep gratitude, the Executive Councillor extended thanks to various entities, including Religious Organizations, Hon’ble Councilors, District Officers, Police Personnel, Associations (such as Merchant, Transport Operators, Hotel...

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Multi-specialty camp organised for senior citizens at SNM Hospital

Leh, Oct. 13, 2023: In celebration of the International Day of Older Persons 2023, the Health and Family Welfare Department, Leh organised a multi-specialty camp for senior citizens at SNM Hospital on October 12, as part of the National Programme for Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE). This camp will continue to provide services to senior citizens until October 17.

The theme for this year’s event is ‘Fulfilling the Promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for Older Persons: Acros...

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