NHM employees start hunger strike, say Govt not willing to listen
Srinagar: While several District Development Commissioners have threatened the striking NHM employees of harsh action in case they fail to join their duties, the striking employees Saturday started their hunger strike in Jammu to press for their demands. While delegations have been meeting the government officials, nothing seems to be working out so far, with […]
Social media onslaught: Hospital admins tasked to create media cells
Srinagar: In a bid to nip ‘rumors’ and ‘factually incorrect’ news regarding the patient care in hospitals and put forth a counter narrative, the Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar has directed all the Medical Superintendents in its associated hospitals to create media cells in order to respond ‘proactively’ under such circumstances and present ‘facts’ before […]
Neonate’s death sparks row at G B Panth hospital
Srinagar: An infant undergoing treatment at the G B Panth government hospital Sonwar here was allegedly burnt to death due to the negligence of the hospital staff, leading to an outcry. The hospital, which is being accused of negligence, however, has, ruled out so and said that the infant was suffering from a terminal condition […]
Medicos asked to seek proper sanction before proceeding on leave
Srinagar: After observing that its employees were proceeding on leave without even waiting for sanction, the Govt Medical College (GMC), Srinagar has directed its employees, through a circular to submit their leaves much before they actually intend to go on leave. The employees have been directed to proceed only after getting a proper permission. A […]
NHM medics decide to continue strike, say won’t budge
Srinagar: While the National Health Mission (NHM) Employees continued with their strike both in Jammu and Kashmir divisions, its representatives Wednesday finally met with Principal Secretary, Health and Medical Education, AtalDullo in Jammu. However, the meeting and assurances thereof seem not to have impressed the employees as they have decided to carry on with the […]
NHM employees’ strike leads to chaos in far flung areas
Srinagar: Hopeful that their demands will be met soon, the National Health Mission (NHM) Employees are continuing with their strike in the state, with patient care in the far-flung areas taking a hit as the government has, so far, given a cold shoulder to the striking employees demands. The striking employees held protest demonstrations in […]
With increased patient retention, LD hospital faces crisis like situation
Srinagar: Lalla Ded Hospital is now caught in a quagmire, with patient rush witnessing a surge for last one week as things seem to have become more difficult and tricky especially for doctors. With administration on toes, the hospital is now taking almost everybody in-those who are referred for genuine reasons, those too, who are […]
GMC forms committee to frame SOPs for referrals from peripheries
Srinagar: While much has been talked about the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Government Medical College (GMC) is now framing the same ‘afresh’ for referrals in GMC and Associated Hospitals from peripheries. Insiders told ‘Kashmir Vision’ that a three member committee has been formed which has been tasked to frame the SOPs within two days. […]
‘Over worked’ doctors write to govt, seek eased work conditions
Srinagar: Doctors in Kashmir have been working on extended, enormous shifts for long now. The issue seems, has not been taken seriously by the government as well as the same has not been addressed so far. While the Lalla Ded incident has generated debate on various fronts, with government issuing guidelines in regard to the […]
Probe in LD hospital fiasco says SOP not followed
Srinagar: The internal inquiry that was ordered into the incident that occurred on Friday at Lala Ded Hospital has blamed the doctor for not adhering to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) by not admitting the patient. However, the report says that the doctor has treated the patient as per the protocol in concurrence with the […]
