Tag: #HealthcareReform

Prescription Monopoly in Srinagar: When Healthcare Starts Dictating, Not Serving

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Prescription Monopoly in Srinagar When Healthcare Starts Dictating, Not Serving

Srinagar Healthcare Monopoly: Doctor–Pharmacy–Lab Nexus Raises Ethical Concerns By: Javid Amin | 03 May 2026 From Isolated Incident to Widespread Pattern What initially appeared to be a single troubling case in Srinagar is now being described by many patients as a routine pattern across the city’s healthcare ecosystem. Families report a consistent experience: Medicines prescribed are available only at a specific pharmacy linked to the doctor Diagnostic tests are restricted to a particular lab Reports from outside labs are often rejected or dismissed, forcing patients to repeat tests In effect,…

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Kashmir’s Poor Turn to Social Media for Treatment Funds Amid Healthcare Crisis

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Kashmir’s Poor Turn to Social Media for Treatment Funds Amid Healthcare Crisis

Women and men, hands folded, tears rolling down their faces, begging strangers for money to fund treatments that could save their lives or that of their loved ones Srinagar, Mar 18: The digital world in Kashmir these days is filled with scenes and sounds that chill the souls – the sobs of children, some as young as three, their voices pleading for help. Women and men, hands folded, tears rolling down their faces, begging strangers for money to fund treatments that could save their lives or that of their loved ones.…

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Strengthening Rural Healthcare: Omar Abdullah’s Key Focus at Medicon-25

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Strengthening Rural Healthcare: Omar Abdullah's Key Focus at Medicon-25

Chief minister Omar Abdullah, on Friday, strongly emphasised upon strengthening healthcare sector in the rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The CM said that to ensure healthcare in rural areas, young doctors have to contribute their bit because they have lesser responsibilities compared to senior doctors. Chief minister Omar Abdullah, on Friday, strongly emphasised upon strengthening healthcare sector in the rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing “Medicon-25”, a medical conference held here, Omar said, “We have to try and ensure that our doctors simply don’t practice in cities. I know…

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