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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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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