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

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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Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat Over Beard Policy at Coimbatore Hospital

Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat Over Beard Policy at Coimbatore Hospital

Kashmiri Muslim Doctor Quits DNB Seat in Coimbatore Over Beard Row   In a case that has stirred debate over religious freedom, professional policies, and inclusivity in the medical field, a Kashmiri Muslim doctor has withdrawn from a prestigious DNB (Diplomate of National Board) Nephrology seat at Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (KMCH) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, following a dispute over his beard. The Incident: When Faith Meets Policy Dr. Zubair Ahmad, a medical graduate from Jammu and Kashmir, was recently selected for a super-specialty course at KMCH. However, upon…

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State Health Agency Takes Action: Shifa and Florence Hospitals Face Six-Month Suspension

State Health Agency Takes Action: Shifa and Florence Hospitals Face Six-Month Suspension

State Health Agency Suspends Empanelment Of Twin Private Hospitals For 6 Months; Imposes penalty of over Rs 26 lakh for illegal payments collected from beneficiaries Srinagar 14 Jan: The State Health Agency (SHA) in Jammu and Kashmir has suspended the empanelment of Shifa hospital, Srinagar and Florence Hospital Srinagar for violating the guidelines issued by National Health Authority (NHA). As per an order issued by SHA, a penalty of over Rs 26 lakh has been imposed on Shifa hospital and around Rs 3 lakh on Florence hospital for the illegal…

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