#KashmirHealthcare Archives

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

March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 Editor

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.…

Kashmir Faces Diabetes Epidemic as Half of Cases Go Undetected

November 15, 2023 Editor

Diabetes is becoming a major public health concern in Kashmir, with an estimated prevalence of 10%, higher than the national average of 8%. This alarming trend is compounded by the fact that half of the people affected by the disease are unaware they have it. Dr. Nazir Pala, a leading endocrinologist in Kashmir, expressed deep concern over the growing diabetes epidemic and the lack of awareness among the population. He emphasized that many people with diabetes are unaware of the symptoms and only come to know about it when they…

Improperly Attached Employees Removed from Kashmir Health Institutions

November 15, 2023 Editor

Kashmir Health Department Removes Improperly Attached Employees The Health Department in Kashmir has taken decisive action to address the issue of improperly attached employees in various health institutions across the division. In a recent directive, the Health and Medical Education (H&ME) Department has instructed the directors of Health Services of Kashmir and Jammu, along with the Director Family Welfare, MCH and Immunization, to immediately detach all staff members who were informally attached by Heads of Departments (HoDs). This move comes in response to concerns about the practice of HoDs attaching…