Kashmir’s Cancer Crisis: A Deep Dive into the Soaring Numbers Kashmir’s premier healthcare institution, Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura, is grappling with a surge in cancer cases that has sent shockwaves through the region. Over 4,000 new cases were registered in 2023 alone, adding to the staggering tally of 44,112 cases since 2014. This alarming trend is evident in the yearly statistics, with a steady rise from 3,940 cases in 2014 to 5,294 in 2022. The Tip of the Iceberg: Underreporting and Out-of-Region Treatment These figures may not…
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