In the whole story of human life, there is a singular, unshakeable truth that transcends borders and socioeconomic status: health is the only true currency. By Sahil Manzoor Bhatti In the whole story of human life, there is a singular, unshakeable truth that transcends borders and socioeconomic status: health is the only true currency. It […]
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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 […]
A Silent Climb
J&K’s HIV Cases Hit New Highs By Sameer Ahmad The steady rise in HIV cases across Jammu and Kashmir is becoming an increasingly serious public health concern, with updated data indicating a persistent upward trajectory over the past several years. According to new figures accessed through a Right to Information (RTI) application, 117 HIV-positive individuals […]
The Cost of Care
By Dr. Fiaz Maqbool Fazili Healthcare is one of the most fundamental human needs, a cornerstone of dignity and survival. In India, however, the question is no longer whether treatment is available, but whether it is accessible, affordable, and safe. The rise of private healthcare has undoubtedly transformed the country’s medical landscape—gleaming hospitals, sophisticated technology, […]
The Fractured White Coat
By Zainab Shabir In the tense health-care landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, doctors now tread a fragile line between public perception and professional duty. From the crowded wards of government hospitals to the unfiltered expanse of social media, the profession is facing twin storms: a surge in violence against doctors and rising concerns over ethical […]
FIR registered against J-K AAP chief Mehraj Malik over criminal intimidation of woman doctor
Jammu, May 30: Police has registered an FIR against the chief of the Jammu and Kashmir unit of AAP and MLA Mehraj Malik for alleged defamation, criminal intimidation, and insulting the modesty of a woman doctor in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. The FIR has been lodged on the complaint of an associate professor at […]
KU Partners with GDCH to Observe World No Tobacco Day 2026
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 […]
1996: A Diagnostic Pilgrimage
In 1996, a family’s desperate search for a diagnosis took them from the diagnostic vacuum of Srinagar to the busy clinics of Amritsar. What they found wasn’t just a medical answer, but a sobering look at the hidden commercial interests that shape the world of healthcare. By Syed Majid Gilani In the mid-1990s, the healthcare […]
J&K’s New Era of Public Healthcare
With record funding, expanding medical colleges, and the rollout of universal health insurance, Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing one of the most significant healthcare transformations in its history. Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a profound transformation in its medical landscape today. The central government has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the region. This dedication is […]
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 […]