GMC Srinagar issues winter advisory, warn delay in treatment can prove fatal during cold wave

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 27 (STC): Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar has issued a public health advisory warning of a spike in heart-related emergencies during the winter season. The advisory cautions that delay in medical intervention can be fatal during the winter months.In the advisory titled “Winter Spike in Heart Emergencies,” the doctors at the…

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Jammu and Kashmir to Administer Polio Drops to Over 19 Lakh Children Today

Srinagar, December 21: STC Editors Desk:Jammu and Kashmir today launched the National Immunization Day (Pulse Polio Campaign) 2025, under which over 19 lakh children aged 0 to 5 years will be administered Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) across the Union Territory. According to the Director Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization J&K, Dr Poonam Sethi, a total…

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AIIMS study found no link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden deaths in young adults

STC NEWS MONITORING DESKNEW DELHI, DECEMBER 14 (STC): The flagship journal of the Indian Council of Medical Research has published a research-based study ruling out any possible evidence to link COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths among young adults. The study reaffirms that the vaccines are safe and effective.A year-long autopsy-based study conducted by AIIMS, New…

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“Medicine belongs to those whose hearts beat and bleed for patients: Director PGIMER Chandigarh, Prof. Vivek Lal

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 13 (STC): Director PGIMER Chandigarh, Prof. Vivek Lal, has urged young doctors to place compassion and commitment above all else in their medical careers. He said medicine belongs to those whose hearts “beat and bleed” for their patients.He was speaking at the 20th Post Graduate Research Presentation (PGRP) and the valedictory…

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Health Minister Sakeena Itoo conducts surprise inspection of SMHS Hospital Srinagar; interacts with patients and attendants

STC NEWS DESKSRINAGAR, DECEMBER 08 (STC): Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today carried out an extensive inspection of SMHS Hospital Srinagar. She took comprehensive review of patient care services, infrastructure, availability of essential medicines and other facilities at the hospital.During the visit, the Minister interacted with Principal, faculty…

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