Kashmir Faces Diabetes Epidemic as Half of Cases Go Undetected

Kashmir Faces Diabetes Epidemic as Half of Cases Go Undetected

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…

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Improperly Attached Employees Removed from Kashmir Health Institutions

Improperly Attached Employees Removed from Kashmir Health Institutions

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…

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