#publichealth Archives | Page 2 of 3

Strengthening Rural Healthcare: Omar Abdullah’s Key Focus at Medicon-25

February 15, 2025 Editor

Chief minister Omar Abdullah, on Friday, strongly emphasised upon strengthening healthcare sector in the rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The CM said that to ensure healthcare in rural areas, young doctors have to contribute their bit because they have lesser responsibilities compared to senior doctors. Chief minister Omar Abdullah, on Friday, strongly emphasised upon strengthening healthcare sector in the rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing “Medicon-25”, a medical conference held here, Omar said, “We have to try and ensure that our doctors simply don’t practice in cities. I know…

Shiv Sena Demands Ban on Liquor Sale in J&K

February 15, 2025 Editor

Shiv Sena seeks ban on liquor sale in J&K The Jammu and Kashmir unit of Shiv Sena (UBT) on Friday held a protest demonstration and demanded complete ban on the sale of liquor in the Union Territory. The protest comes in wake of MLAs from three political parties submitting private members’ Bills for enforcing alcohol ban across J&K ahead of the Assembly session scheduled from March 3. Led by party’s UT chief Manish Sahni, demonstrators held placards against liquor sale and demanded immediate ban due to presence of many holy…

J&K’s Fertility Rate Falls Below Replacement Level: What’s Next?

February 8, 2025 Editor

Low Fertility Rate in Jammu and Kashmir: A Cause for Concern By: Javid Amin Srinagar, February 8, 2025 – The fertility rate in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has been steadily declining over the years, raising concerns about the region’s demographic future. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), the Total Fertility Rate (TFR) in J&K is 1.4, significantly lower than the national average of 2.0 and well below the replacement level of 2.1. This trend suggests that the region’s population is shrinking rather than maintaining a stable growth rate,…

300 Villagers Quarantined in Rajouri After Mysterious Deaths

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025 Editor

46 relatives of three affected families are under special observation and an 11-year-old girl with illness symptoms has been hospitalised. Baffled by the 16 deaths in Badhaal village of Rajouri district, the Jammu and Kashmir government has quarantined nearly 300 villagers at a government nursing college, a government higher secondary school and the Government Medical College (GMC) in the district. Deputy commissioner Abhishek Sharma said, “Over 250 people from Badhaal village have been shifted to government nursing college and government higher secondary school in Rajouri where they are being provided…

Union Minister Reveals Mystery Toxin Behind 17 Deaths in Rajouri

January 23, 2025 Editor

The illness has so far claimed 17 lives and affected 38 people in Jammu and Kashmir since early December 2024. Addressing the ongoing probe into the mysterious illness that has claimed at least 17 lives so far, Union Minister Jitendra Singh revealed some new findings about the conditions. Jitendra Singh confirmed that the initial tests ruled out any infection caused due to viruses or any bacteria as potential causes of the illness. Instead, the findings suggested the presence of a toxin, which is now undergoing further analysis, news agency ANI…

Mysterious Deaths Lead to Containment Zone in Badhaal Village, J&K

January 22, 2025 Editor

The move comes despite no viral or bacterial aetiology being detected in the 16 deaths linked to a mysterious illness since December 7, 2024 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday declared Badhaal village a containment zone, despite no viral or bacterial aetiology (discovery of the causative agent of a disease) being detected in the 16 deaths linked to a mysterious illness since December 7, 2024. The government has imposed Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in the village, located around 55 kms from Rajouri district headquarters.…

J&K Government and Chief Secretary’s Directives on Waste Management Welcomed by EPG

January 21, 2025 Editor

EPG Applauds J&K Government and Chief Secretary’s Directives on Solid Waste Management Environmental Policy Group Welcomes Major Steps Towards Comprehensive Waste Management in Jammu & Kashmir –The Environmental Policy Group (EPG) has warmly welcomed the Jammu & Kashmir Government’s decision to remediate the Achan Dumping Site and Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo’s recent directive that mandates a deadline for municipalities in J&K to prepare comprehensive Waste Management Action Plans. This strategic decision, made during a review meeting with the Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD), signals a significant leap forward in…

Uptick in Respiratory Infections Blamed on Chilled Weather; Physicians Advise Precautions

November 28, 2023 Editor

In the wake of a recent advisory issued by the Centre regarding a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, doctors in Kashmir have assured the public that the increase in such cases in the region is primarily due to cold weather and not a cause for panic. Amid reports of an uptick in respiratory illnesses among children in northern China, the Government of India (GoI) is closely monitoring the situation. The Centre stressed that there is no need for alarm and emphasised that the current spike in respiratory cases in…

Diabetes and Obesity Among Young Adults: A Professional Perspective

November 11, 2023 Editor

Diabetes and obesity are two of the most pressing public health challenges facing young adults today. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the estimated prevalence of diabetes in India is 10.1 crores, with abdominal obesity affecting 35 crores. These staggering numbers highlight the urgent need to address the root causes of this growing epidemic and develop effective prevention strategies. Dr. Himika Chawla, a renowned endocrinologist and metabolism specialist at AIIMS, attributes the rise in diabetes and obesity among young adults to a number of factors, including: Sedentary…

Drug Addiction and HIV among Kashmiri youth: A Ticking Time Bomb

November 1, 2023 Editor

A Growing Concern: HIV Among Drug Addicts in Kashmir Valley By: Javid Amin A concerning development has recently come to light that should raise alarm bells in the tranquil landscapes of the Kashmir Valley. Five individuals who battled drug addiction have, regrettably, tested positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the region this year. This revelation serves as a stark reminder of the looming threat that drug abuse poses not only to individual lives but also to public health in Kashmir. Unveiling Disturbing Numbers The data from the Health…