Shortage of Cadavers in Kashmir
In a place where unnatural death has been common and thousands lie buried in unidentified graves, a shortage of cadavers for medical research and...
A Fighting Chance
Misinformation and stigma has led to major obstacles in cancer treatment in Kashmir. Syed Asma reports on survivors who believe all is not lost...
Saving Lives
Rabies is a serious disease that affects millions worldwide, but it is preventable. Dr S Mohd Salim Khan brings us some lessons learned at...
SUICIDES THESE!
Suicide rate in Kashmir has been alarming. But in many cases after thorough investigations suspected ‘murder’ intentions and evidence of abetment by individuals has...
Fields of Addiction
A string of villages near Bijbehara rely primarily on fields of illegal crops for sustaining themselves. SHAMS IRFAN walks through one of these villages,...
In The Red
More than half of the Kashmiri population is under the age of 18, and yet no exclusive pediatric hospital exists in Kashmir. Syed Asma...
Learning To Relax
Kashmiris are turning to alternate means for fitness and relaxation. Saima Bhat reports how some enthusiasts feel yoga is giving them a new lease...
Hospital Jeopardy
The institutions that uphold values of cleanliness in Kashmir are contradicting the very essence of what they teach. Sameer Yasir reports on the increasing...
Amid Hospital Chaos
Lack of planning and arbitrary referrals from smaller hospitals result in a chaotic rush of patients in tertiary care hospitals and declining quality of...
‘It is God’s Grace’
In 2007 when Americans refused separatist Syed Ali Geelani a visa because of his alleged contacts with militants, and being opposed to the then...
Stress And Suspended Lives
Women in Kashmir are the worst sufferers of conflict. Experts say women generally have less tolerance for trauma. Some Kashmiri women have devised their...
Conceiving Hope
Infertility related problems among young men and women all over the world reveal a phenomenon Kashmir has been more prone to because of the...
My Doors Are Always Open
Ikhlaq Qadri caught up with Dr Showkat Ali Zargar, Director SKIMS who claimed the tertiary care medical institute is gearing up to deal with...
Managing dog bite
With over 100,000 dogs roaming freely in Srinagar we must know all about first-aid when bitten by a rabid canine. Dr S Muhammad Salim...
Back to Roots
The Unani system of treatment is gaining popularity in Kashmir for its minimal side effects and affordability. Ikhlaq Qadri reports
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