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Official Twitter handle of the Health & Medical Education Department J&K.
Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Joined June 2019
J&K has today received fresh consignment of Covishield vaccine. The immunisation drive in Jammu and Kashmir division to continue on a war footing from tomorrow, 19th May. The government has also ensured for a continuous supply of vaccine doses to meet requirements.
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Secretary H&ME Department Bhupinder Kumar IAS extends his deep appreciation and best wishes to the Medical staff of SDH Bijbehara for this act of courage and bravery.
Emergency LSCS was going-on at SDH Bijbehara Anantnag during which strong tremors of Earthquake were felt. Kudos to staff of SDH Bijbehara who conducted the LSCS smoothly & Thank God,everything is Alright. @HealthMedicalE1 @iasbhupinder @DCAnantnag @basharatias_dr @DHSKashmir
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Debunking the myths about COVID vaccination. Dr. Shazia Shafi Consultant Ophthalmologist. @ShaziaShafi5 .@diprjk
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Vaccination drive for 18+
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Superspeciality hospital Srinagar gets registration for performing Kidney Transplant under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act & Tissues Act, 1994. @OfficeOfLGJandK @diprjk
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Dr. Priyanka Kaushal General Surgeon dispelling rumours about infertility caused by COVID vaccination amongst women. ‘Such rumours are false and are not based on any scientific evidence.’.@KoushalPriyanka
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Please don’t use Medical oxygen without Medical advise.
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J&K: Awarded for the best performing UT for enrollment of Ayushman card.PM-JAY #ArogyaManthan2022 @AyushmanNHA @diprjk
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Three Omicron cases confirmed by NCDC, Delhi from a cluster in Jammu. Sample taken on 30th November. RTPCR testing of entire locality ordered. Please observe Covid Appropriate Behaviour.
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Online Registration of NEET UG and PG qualified candidates to begin from 11th January. Please track the BOPEE website.
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One case of patient admitted in isolation at GMC tested positive for Coronavirus. Patient had travel history to Iran. Second patient’s sample being sent for retest.
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Please rely on confirmed information.
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Unnecessary/ irrational use of Remdesivir.
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Certain grievances & apprehensions with regard to UG medical courses have been brought to the notice of BOPEE recently. We would like to assure that BOPEE is committed to implementing all constitutional provisions & appropriate action is being taken accordingly at the earliest.
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Coronavirus testing laboratory made functional in J&K at SKIMS Soura Srinagar. GMC Jammu lab being also made functional shortly. This will immensely reduce testing time.@diprjk @kansalrohit69 #coronavirusindia.
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Sh.Bhupinder Kumar Secretary to Government being felicitated by Dr R. S.Sharma CEO National Health Authority. @AyushmanNHA
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The Hon'ble LG had approved the proposal for extension of contractual engagement of nurses and paramedical staff under ECRP-I while reviewing Covid preparations on 2nd Jan. Orders being issued accordingly.
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e Sanjeevani OPD for UT of J&K.
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J&K continues to implement an aggressive Covid Testing strategy. Highest number of tests today: 74593. (Jammu: 34544, Kashmir: 40049). We appreciate the efforts of the Covid warriors!.
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The threat of a 3rd wave is real. Don’t lower your guard. Mask, hand hygiene and vaccination can save us all. COVID-19 can be history soon.
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‘Zero tolerance on non adherence to COVID appropriate behaviour. No one has the right to put others lives in danger’: Chief Secretary J&K Arun Mehta IAS.
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Free Ambulance services for J&K.
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Secretary H&ME Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah reviews the functioning of the H&ME Department in a review cum introductory meeting at Civil Secretariat Jammu today on 8th January 2024.
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Advise for COVID-19 positive patients.
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J&K again becomes a trendsetter in healthcare.
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Helpline Kashmir Division.
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26 Feb. Secretary Health and Medical Education,J&K Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today visited Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag and Rehmat Aalam Hospital, and MCCH. Assesses healthcare services, seeks feedback from patients.@SyedAbidShah @MoHFW_INDIA
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Secretary to Government H&ME Department Bhupinder Kumar IAS being felicitated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi at Varanasi UP for J&K emerging as a trendsetter for TB elimination in the country.
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Whole Lung Lavage (WLL) performed first time in Jammu & Kashmir for treatment of a rare Lung-disease at Chest Disease Hospital Srinagar. @diprjk
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Important Advisory on mask use.
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Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta IAS chairs meeting on COVID and Monkey pox preparedness in UT of J&K.
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3 Kashmir districts have been placed on the 'gold' list for tuberculosis case reduction. In the past 5 years, these 3 districts in Kashmir have seen a 60-80% decline in the number of tuberculosis cases.
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Any passengers with travel history to COVID-19 affected countries be reported to health authorities. Help us to help you.
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The schedule for counseling for NEET UG & PG courses/seats shall be intimated by the BOPEE after it being notified by the Medical Counselling Committe (MCC) under Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India.
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Boost your immune system.
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A report regarding the video which has surfaced in social media alleging harassment of a doctor in GMC Jammu has been sought from Principal GMC Jammu by Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department.
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With the formal inauguration of 500 bedded Pediatric Hospital (Phase I) at Bemina Srinagar, OPD services shall start from tomorrow 26th of October 2021 at 10.00 am. @OfficeOfLGJandK @diprjk.
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The Gazetted posts are UT level and the non Gazetted are Divisional level posts. Now let us put this controversy to rest. #DRDO CoVID hospitals in J&K.
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SO: 190 .Rates for RT-PCR for COVID 19 by private laboratories fixed at Rs 400 inclusive of GST/ Taxes by J&K Government.
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Attn: Doctors and Paramedics. IGP Kashmir Shri Vijay Kumar, IPS advises doctors, paramedics to call on helpline numbers in case they are stopped ‘unnecessarily’. The helpline numbers including WhatsApp numbers are 0194-2506561, 0194-2506541 and WhatsApp No. 8899845182.
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Dussehra and Eid Milad u Nabi gift to the Medical Fraternity. J&K State Medical Council reconstituted. Orders being issued soon. @diprjk @OfficeOfLGJandK.
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It is mandatory for all the doctors and nurses working both in the Government as well as the Private sector to register themselves on the ( HPR )Hospital Professional Registry portal of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
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Dr Deepsikha Chettri Practising Physician breaking the myths about infertility caused by CoVID vaccination. @zheelspeaks
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Sad to announce the demise of Director Finance H&ME Department Rafiq Ahmad at AIIMS where he was flown after suffering a stroke. The entire department is in solidarity with the bereaved family members. @diprjk.
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Unfolding the yearly edition success story of the 102/108 Ambulance systems. “The Emergency Medical Response System has made a huge change in the response time to Emergencies and saving precious lives” Secretary H&ME Bhupinder Kumar IAS.
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JanAushadhi medicines have high efficacy, quality and are highly cost effective; Bhupinder Kumar IAS Secretary to Government H&ME Department.
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Visit to Government Medical College Baramulla by Administrative Secretary H&ME Bhupinder Kumar IAS today on 30.09.2022. Met with the senior faculty and doctors.
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Contractual appointments in GMC Srinagar and Jammu.
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Government notifies Jammu and Kashmir Health and Family Welfare (Subordinate) Services Recruitment Rules, 2001. (Department gets new rules after 30 years).New Rules to bring in modern day, technically qualified personnel into the Health Sector, end stagnation of cadres. @diprjk.
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Congratulations to the CMOs, Dy. CMOs and the entire medical fraternity of Anantnag and Budgam for achieving 100% second dose vaccination coverage.
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Importance of Prone lying.
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Implementation of the DNB courses at the District Levels in J&K termed as a Best Practice in the Country, during the interaction of the Hon’ble PM with the Chief Secretaries of the states/UTs. 256 seats allotted to J&K.
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No students have arrived yet from Iran. However pilgrims who have arrived earlier are being screened and put on Surveillance.
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National Medical Commission issues Letter of Intent for 100 seats for GMC Udhampur and 100 seats for GMC Handwara. A new fillip to Medical Education in the UT of J&K. @OfficeOfLGJandK .@diprjk.
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Dental Assistant suspended for running private clinic during official working hours in Tehsil Billawar Kathua District. Action taken on the basis of complaint received and consequent surprise inspection.
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Secretary H&ME Department Bhupinder Kumar IAS has expressed his condolences on the demise of Dr Shailender Sharma HoD(Orthopaedics) at GMC Rajouri terming him a human being par excellence. Indeed a great loss to the Medical fraternity and healthcare system. @diprjk.
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We have updated the website for the Health & Medical Education Department of J&K(UT). It is now operational. Gain information about the latest updates, programmes, government orders, circulars & much more. Visit:
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205 broad speciality and 45 Super Speciality DNB seats sanctioned for J&K. This is over and above the MD/MS Post Graduation seats available for J&K. A major achievement: Administrative Secy H&ME Bhupinder Kumar IAS. @diprjk.
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Bhupinder Kumar IAS Administrative Secretary H&ME being felicitated by Principal GMC Srinagar in GMC Srinagar during Surgical conference JAKASICON 2022.
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S.O 182: Under section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act 1897(Act no.3 of 1897) the Government of J&K notifies Mucormycosis as an Epidemic. @OfficeOfLGJandK.
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It’s a matter of pride for the entire healthcare fraternity that Nurse Firdousa Jan, working at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), J&K has been honored with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale award-2023.
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The Health & Medical Education Deptt is deeply concerned and monitoring the aftermath of the devastating fire incident at B&J Hospital Srinagar. Reasons are being ascertained why the incident happened despite regular fire safety audits and adequate measures.
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Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha today inaugurated a 500-bedded DRDO COVID Hospital with an ICU facility, at Khonmoh in Srinagar
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Major boost to Medical Education sector in J&K. Foundation stone of two more Medical colleges at Udhampur & Handwara laid down by Honb'le Union Home Minister each at cost of Rs 325 cr. Admissions expected in these colleges in the session 2022-23. Total Medical colleges 10 now.
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Hon’ble LG J&K Manoj Sinha inaugurates DRDO 500 bedded COVID hospital Bhagwati Nagar Jammu.
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Ranking of Public Health facilities in J&K on the basis of e- sahaj portal for the month of September 2022. @diprjk
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Sh. Vivek Bhardwaj IAS:90 Additional Chief Secretary taking review of the Health & Medical Education sector J&K. @OfficeOfLGJandK .@diprjk
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Bhupinder Kumar IAS Administrative Secretary H&ME e-inaugurates full Lab automation of Biochemistry Diagnostic Labs of GMC Srinagar and associated SMHS Hospital. @diprjk.
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Srinagar 21 Feb. Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah undertook a comprehensive review to assess the functioning of Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited (JKMSCL) during a meeting at Civil Secretariat. @SyedAbidShah @MoHFW_INDIA
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Administrative Secretary H&ME Bhupinder Kumar IAS takes stock of ongoing projects of the department. Visits LD hospital, B&J hospital and 500 bedded Children hospital Bemina. Directs completion of projects on given deadlines.
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Bhupinder Kumar IAS Secretary H&ME Department inaugurating One Day orientation training program on ABDM in J&K at GMC Jammu.
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Hospital sanitation and cleanliness to be a high focus area. A clean up campaign to be launched in all hospitals across J&K. Hospital committees put in place. Hospital Administrators to be held responsible;.Bhupinder Kumar IAS, Administrative Secretary H&ME.
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Jammu and Kashmir prepares for the surge. Samba achieves saturation of second dose vaccination today. Congratulations!!.
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A major boost to health infrastructure in Jammu Division. New CT scan machine installed and made functional at DRDO COVID hospital Jammu.
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Doctors and Para medics interacting with CoVID patients at SMHS hospital Srinagar.@OfficeOfLGJandK .@diprjk
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ACS H&ME J&K Mr. Vivek Bharadwaj visited the B&J Hospital Srinagar for first hand appraisal after fire incident. He assured resumption of services in 10 days. ACS appreciates hospital staff, F&ES, local volunteers for their quick response.
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The Bone and Joint Hospital Barzulla, Srinagar Kashmir has restored its main Operation Theatre, allowing the hospital to perform elective procedures nearly three weeks after a terrible fire destroyed the facility. #Barzulla #FireEmergencyKashmir #exclusivenews
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J&K Government prepares for the surge.
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Effective tips about use of masks. 1. Put your mask aside at a safe place. 2. Triple layer surgical masks are not reusable. 3. Wash cloth masks regularly for reuse. 4. N95 masks are always single use and meant only for specific settings.
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Administrative Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department, Sh. Bhupinder Kumar (IAS) today visited the Government Medical College Jammu & its associated hospitals and conducted on spot inspection of the major ongoing projects of GMC & AHJ.
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Secretary to Government H&ME Department Bhupinder Kumar IAS reviews the functioning of Jan Aushadhi stores and AMRIT stores in J&K.
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Clarification on the issue of non availability of electricity in Associated Hospital Anantnag by MS Dr Iqbal Sofi. @diprjk @OfficeOfLGJandK @DCAnantnag
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World Unani Day 2023. Bhupinder Kumar IAS Secretary H&ME was the Chief Guest on the celebration of the event organized by the Department of AYUSH J&K.
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Let us play our roles. Do not panic.
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Wishing all of you a Happy Republic Day.
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Touching new heights in delivery of healthcare in UT of J&K. Smart IT tools launched to facilitate pilgrims during Annual Shri Amarnath Yatra 2022.
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