In a major push against substance abuse, the University of Kashmir, in collaboration with the Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College & Hospital (GDCH), Srinagar, and the University Health Centre, observed World No Tobacco Day yesterday. The event, aligned with the national Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, aimed to raise awareness about the devastating […]
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Breaking the Tobacco Habit: University of Kashmir and Govt Dental College Join Hands for a Healthier Future
Srinagar, June 5 : The Department of Public Health Dentistry, Government Dental College & Hospital, Srinagar, today marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Tobacco Cessation Centre in University Health Centre at University of Kashmir campus, Hazratbal, Srinagar. This initiative aims to promote a tobacco-free environment and provide dedicated support services to […]
Govt Dental College & Hospital Sgr, Pulmonary Medicine & Psychiatry Depts GMC Sgr Celebrate World No Tobacco Day
Government Dental College & Hospital Srinagar on Friday celebrated World No Tobacco Day; featuring a collaborative initiative between Government Dental College & Hospital Srinagar, the Department of Pulmonary Medicine, and the Department of Psychiatry at Government Medical College Srinagar, aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of tobacco use and promoting healthier, smoke-free lifestyles. World […]
Time to Act
The growing shadow of head and neck cancers across Jammu and Kashmir demands an urgent, unyielding shift in public health consciousness. On World Head and Neck Cancer Day, the stark contrast between survival and tragedy hinges on a single, vital element: early detection. Globally, hundreds of thousands succumb to these malignancies each year, with India […]
GDC, GMC Sign MoU to Boost Rural Dental Care
Srinagar, March 06: In a landmark move to bridge the urban-rural healthcare divide, the Government Dental College & Hospital (GDC) and Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to mark National Dentists’ Day. The agreement, signed on March 6, 2026, initiates a high-impact partnership between GDC’s Department of Public […]
The Health Hypocrisy
Why Society Fears Eggs but Embraces Addiction By Aubaid Ahmad Akhoon In the modern theater of public discourse, society is performing a dangerous paradox. We have entered an era of “selective panic,” where staple foods that have nourished humanity for millennia, eggs, milk, and meat are dragged into sensationalist debates and subjected to rigorous, often […]
‘Silent and Deadly’
Often symptomless until advanced, pancreatic cancer is becoming a growing health concern in Jammu and Kashmir. Oncologists in Kashmir emphasize awareness, screening, and healthy lifestyle habits as crucial defenses. By Jahangeer Ganaie Pancreatic cancer, often dubbed a “silent and deadly” disease, continues to pose a serious health challenge worldwide. In Jammu and Kashmir, doctors warn […]
Dental College Leads Oral Health Awareness Rally
By EoK Correspondent The heart of Srinagar’s Lal Chowk turned into a stage of public health awareness on Wednesday as Government Dental College and Hospital (GDCH) organised a day-long programme under its flagship initiative “Bright Smiles, Healthy Lives.” The campaign sought to highlight the importance of oral hygiene, discourage tobacco use, and encourage preventive healthcare […]
The Cancer Struggle in Asia
By Ajaz Rashid According to a recent study published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia journal, India recorded an approximate 1.2 million new cancer cases and 9,30,000 deaths in 2019, securing its position as the second-highest contributor to the disease burden in Asia for that year. The study, conducted by an international team of […]
NAJAATH: A Healthier Tomorrow
Project NAJAATH, is set to transform communities by creating a Tobacco and Drug-Free Society. With a dual focus on prevention and treatment, the project is making strides in raising awareness and providing essential support. By Arsheed Butt In a significant move towards fulfilling its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) obligations, Jammu and Kashmir Bank has initiated […]