MBBS Compulsory Service Bond: Ladakhi Medical Students Stage Protest at Jammu

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 13, 2022: Demanding revocation of the controversial Compulsory Service Bond for MBBS and BDS students by Ladakh Union Territory Administration, Medical students staged a protest here in Jammu today.

As per a notification dated August 23, 2021, by the Department of Health and Medical Education, UT Ladakh, it was maintained that before securing admission under ST quota, Ladakh union territory quota or any other quota, medical students have been asked to sign a bond tying the...

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ڈاکٹر کنیز فاطمہ کے اچانک انتقال پر مختلف تنظیموں کی جانب سے پیام تسلیت

کرگل 4فروری// ضلع کرگل کے پہلی ماہر امراض زنانہ ڈاکٹر کنیز فاطمہ کی اچانک انتقال پر مختلف مذہبی وسماجی تنظیموں نے افسوس کا اظہارکیا ہے ۔اس سلسلے میںہل کاونسل کے سربراہ فیروز احمد خان نے ٹویٹ کے ذریعے رنج وغم کا اظہار کرتے ہوئے ڈاکٹر محمد حسین کاچو اورلواحقین کو تسلیت پیش کی ہے۔

وہیں یوٹی لداخ کے معروف مذہبی و سماجی تنظیم امام خمینی میموریل ٹرسٹ کے جنرل سیکرٹری کے دفتر سے جاری ایک تعزیتی پیغام میں ڈاکٹر کنیز فاطمہ کی اچانک انتقال پر افسوس کا اظہار کرتے ہوئے بتایا گیا ہے کہ بحیثیت ماہر امراض زن...

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DAK welcomes expert panel report to ban private practice in medical colleges

Srinagar, Feb 4,KNT: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Friday welcomed the expert panel report to ban private practice of doctors in medical colleges.

A committee of medical experts constituted on the directions of Jammu and Kashmir High Court in its report has recommended a blanket ban on private practice of doctors in medical colleges.

The committee comprised of Prof Y.K. Chawla – Former Director PGI, Chandigarh, Prof Showkat Ali Zargar – Former Director SKIMS, Srinagar, Prof Kaisar Ahmad...

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Cancer awareness and Prevalent risk factors in Ladakh

Ladakh is the abode of nature’s raw and untouched beauty with Rough Terrains, Snow-capped peaks, and winding roads. The region might be a heaven for adventure travelers, but all is not well for the local residents.

In recent studies conducted by Dr Sajjad Hussain, Consultant Surgeon, District Hospital Kargil, there was an alarming rise of Cancers and Cancer-related deaths in this region, having not even a population of 3 lacs, with various risk factors prevalent and peculiar to U.T Ladakh...

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Senior consultant gynecologist, Dr Kaneez Fatima passed away

KARGIL, FEBRUARY 03, 2022: Former senior consultant gynecologist, District Hospital Kargil, Dr Kaneez Fatima Kacho passed away Wednesday at Jammu.

Kaneez Fatima served selflessly for the people of Kargil for at least 33 years from 1985 to 2018. Kaneez Fatima was the first female gynecologist from District Kargil.

She was the wife of Ex Surgeon Specialist, District Hospital Kargil, Dr Mohammad Hussain Kacho. On her death, district hospital Kargil paid rich tribute in an event held here in ...

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Principal Secretary Pawan Kotwal reviews progress on Health IDs

Leh, December 20: Principal Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Pawan Kotwal chaired a meeting in his office chamber today to review the progress on the creation of Health IDs under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission for the remaining population after the issuance of guidelines dated December 15, 2021, by Additional CEO, National Health Authority for collecting data and creation of Health IDs by offline mode. 

During the meeting, Principal Secretary stressed that the Health Manageme...

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MIMC Leh donates 21 oxygen concentrators to UT Ladakh

Leh, Dec 03: Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre (MIMC), Leh, led by Bhikkhu Sangasena, donated 21 oxygen concentrators to the Health Department of UT Ladakh in the presence of Principal Secretary, UT Ladakh, Dr Pawan Kotwal and Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Shrikant Suse. The UT Administration would distribute these oxygen concentrators to the different medical centres in Leh district.

Bhikkhu Sangasena highlighted various Covid-19 relief initiatives taken by the MIMC to overcome the c...

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VMS, Baqirya conducts Multi-Disciplinary Disability Assessment camp in Kargil

KARGIL, NOVEMBER 28, 2021: Voluntary Medicare Society (VMS) Kashmir and Baqirya Health Care and Research Centre (BHC&RC), IKMT, Kargil organised a Multi-Disciplinary Disability Assessment camp here in Kargil today.

On the occasion, Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Kargil Feroz Ahmad Khan was the Chief guest while Executive Councillor for Social Welfare Aga Syed Hasan Arman, Chairman IKMT Sheikh Sadiq Rajaie, member Guardian Council, IKMT, Asgar Ali Karbalai, CDPO Kargil Sye...

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Health Department Kargil organizes awareness program on COVID-19, Anaemia, HIV AIDS

KARGIL, NOVEMBER 09, 2021: Health and Family Welfare Department Kargil organized a health camp/awareness programme for medical students at Auditorium Hall Kargil here today.

The event was organized on the theme “UHND cum T3 Camp (Testing, Treatment and Talk) under Anaemia Mukt Bharat Programme”. 

A camp was also organized on the theme- Har Ghar Dastak to boost the second dose of COVID-19 Vaccination. 

On the occasion, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Kargil Dr Muhammad Abass, Block Medical Officer ...

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DAK seeks to set up medical university in Kashmir

Srinagar, Sep 20, KNT: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday has sought setting up of a medical university in Kashmir.

“The medical university would strengthen and expand the health sector and transform the health care scenario in the region,” said DAK President Dr Nisar ul Hassan.

“With expanding medical, nursing and other allied health sciences, medical university is the need of the hour,” he said.

The DAK President said medical varsity would integrate the health care system and provide...

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