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GMC Srinagar Conducts Outreach Health Camp At Gurez

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SRINAGAR: In a bid to provide free medical services to the people of Gurez, the Department of Community Medicine, GMC Srinagar in collaboration with five specialties of GMC Srinagar organized a free outreach health camp in the area.
The health camp was staffed by a team of experienced medical professionals, who provided a wide range of services to the local residents. The camp offered services such as free medical check-ups, radiology, antenatal scans, and ophthalmological, orthopedic, and ENT examinations.
The consultants and specialist doctors, along with a team of medical staff, set up various examination and treatment stations to cater to the different healthcare needs of the patients. Medicine specialists provided general health check-ups and prescribed medications for common illnesses while ophthalmologists conducted eye examinations and distributed free medications
ENT specialists addressed ear, nose, and throat problems, while orthopedic doctors provided consultations on bone and joint problems. Obstetricians and gynecologists provided prenatal check-ups and discussed family planning methods.
During the free health outreach camp in Gurez, over 500 patients were seen and treated who had various ailments including chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD), acute pancreatitis (APD), upper respiratory tract infections (URTI), documented cases of fatty liver, febrile illness, scabies, dermatitis, and eczema.
Among the pediatric patients, there were 62 cases with clinical features of anemia and URTI. Additionally, one case was diagnosed with cyanotic heart disease and was referred to the Children Hospital Srinagar.
35 patients were seen for gynecology and obstetrics issues. Among them, 13 were expecting mothers who underwent Antenatal Care (ANC).
A significant number of patients were observed seeking treatment for various ear-related problems. Out of the 52 patients seen, a majority presented with conditions affecting their ears, reflecting the prevalence of ear issues within the community.

Among the cases encountered, particular attention was given to two young siblings, aged 4 and 3 years, who were diagnosed with congenital Sensorineural Hearing Loss (SNHL). Congenital SNHL refers to a hearing impairment that a person is born with, and it can significantly impact their quality of life if left untreated.
Understanding the importance of early intervention, the concerned medical professionals at the ENT have advised the siblings to visit the ENT department at SMHS Hospital or any relevant hospital] for further evaluation and management. By taking this step, the medical team aims to provide the best possible treatment and support for the young patients in improving their hearing abilities and overall development.
During the camp, 65 abdominal ultrasound scans were conducted, and some interesting findings were observed. Out of 18 patients, 9 males and 9 females had hepatic steatosis, while three patients had moderate hepatic steatosis. Additionally, three cases of cholelithiasis and two cases of hydronephrosis were diagnosed.
The health camp also offered antenatal scans, and 11 scans were conducted.
In Orthopedic OPD, a variety of patients attended the clinic. The majority of patients were suffering from LBA with radiculopathy. Ophthalmology OPD was attended by 85 patients. The predominant problem among the patients was congested pterygium, followed by refractive error, allergic conjunctivitis, dry eyes, and cataract.
During the camp, the ophthalmologists provided a range of services to the patients. Patients with congested pterygium were provided with appropriate treatment.
Patients with cataracts were referred for further evaluation and treatment, while patients with vernal keratoconjunctivitis and episcleritis were provided with appropriate medication and lifestyle modifications.
The camp was very well coordinated by BMO Gurez Dr Tahira with support from her staff at PHC Budupora. The camp organisers expressed their gratitude to DC Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad, concerned HODs of GMC Srinagar, CMO Bandipora, and SDM Gurez for their support and cooperation in conducting a successful camp and expect similar camps in such far-off places in the future too.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

July 13, 2023
NCM Issues LOI For 100 MBBS Seats Each For GMC Handwara, Udhampur

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SRINAGAR: The National Medical Commission has issued Letter of Intent (LOI) for 100 MBBS seats each for newly approved Government Medical College Handwara and Government Medical College Udhampur.
“The National Medical Commission issued a Letter of Intent for 100 seats for GMC Udhampur and 100 seats for GMC Handwara. It is a new fillip to Medical Education in the UT of J&K,” said an official of Health and Medical Education.
“I am directed to refer your application for Starting of New Medical at Government Medical College, Handwara under the University of Kashmir with annual intake of 100 MBBS students u/s 26(1)(a)(b) and 28(1)(2) and section 61(2) of the NMC Act, 2019 for the academic year 2023-24,”reads an official order issued by Member/President, Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) of NMC.
“The present proposal has been approved on the basis of an undertaking given by the Secretary, Health and Medical Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir vide letter No. HD/Plan/5/2022-02 dated 21 March, 2023 that all the infrastructure facilities, teaching & non-teaching faculties will be provided in the Medical College by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir as per NMC norms. In view of the above approval of 100 MBBS seats, the Commission has decided to obtain undertaking/essential documents for issue of Letter of Permission for starting/increase in seats for the academic year 2023-24-,” it reads further.
“The applicant should provide all infrastructural facilities in terms of teaching and non-teaching staff. building, equipment and hospital facilities as per National Medical Commission norms. No student should be admitted in the above courses till the formal permission of the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB),” reads the letter of intent.
“The Private Medical College should provide Bank Guarantee against establishment of new medical colleges with intake of number of MBBS seats (100) in favour of National Medical Commission, New Delhi valid for 05 years or till the course is recognised, whichever is later, from a nationalized/scheduled Bank in accordance with NMC norms. However, medical colleges/institutions governed by the State Govt. are required to furnish only an undertaking to provide funds in their budget till the facilities are fully provided as per time bound programme indicated by them. The Medical Colleges/ Institutions will provide undertaking to implement the decision regarding payment of stipend during the Internship of the UG students similar to UG sections of Govt. Medical Colleges in their State,” it states further.
“Action to grant formal permission of the Medical assessment & Rating Board (MARS) for increased intake/starting of the said course at your college will be initiated on receipt of appropriate bank guarantee, if applicable and undertaking/compliance letter fulfilling the conditions enumerated above. B The acceptance letter may be sent within 1 (one) week from the date of issue of this letter to enable the Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) to issue a Letter of Permission for the academic year 2023-24.” It States further.
Similarly, a Letter of Intent for 100 MBBS seats each for Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 23, 2023
Jammu and Kashmir Gets 20 More DNB Seats In GMCs, DHs

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SRINAGAR: As a step towards strengthening Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Jammu and Kashmir, 20 more seats have been sanctioned by National Board of Examinations in Medical Science (NBEMS) under DNB for the institutions of JK during the start of the Session 2023.
These seats shall be in addition to the earlier granted DNB seats.
As per official data , Government Medical College Srinagar received approval for two seats in FNB Paediatric Anesthesia, JLNM Hospital, Srinagar received 3 Post MBBS DNB seats in General Surgery, DH Udhampur received sanction of 5 seats under Pediatrics, General Medicine and Orthopedics DH Poonch received 2 seats in General Medicine DH Ganderbal got sanction for 2 seats each in DNB General Medicine and Diploma Pediatrics, DH Kulgam received 2 seats in Family Medicine while CHC Kupwara got 2 seats in Diploma Pediatrics.
Mission Director, NHM, JK, Ayushi Sudan, while giving details about the development said that implementation of the DNB courses at the District Level in JK has been termed as a best practice in the Country. Under DNB programme in the UT, a total of 250 seats were granted to the accredited departments during Session 2022 consequent to the concerted efforts and hard work of the administrative department H&ME J&K, NHM J&K and the team of health institutions being monitored by Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar.
“All the efforts are being made to scale up the DNB courses in all the District Hospitals and potential CHCs of JK. During upcoming session, JK is planning to submit more than 30 applications including almost all District Hospitals”, she added.
Pertinent to mention that the DNB courses have been introduced in the District Hospitals and new Government Medical Colleges besides old GMCs and SKIMS in order to strengthen the institutions, decongest the GMCs and to address the shortage of specialists in the UT of JK.
Implementation of DNB courses has led to an equitable distribution of health care services and manpower especially in far flung and hard to reach areas. This has also proved beneficial for the population who have very meager access to health care services in their areas, leading to low referrals from DNB institutions to Tertiary care institutions thereby further decreasing the Out of Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) of patients. (KNO)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 15, 2023
Prof Masood Tanvir Appointed As Principal GMC

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SRINAGAR: Government on Thursday confirmed Prof Dr Masood Tanvir as Principal of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar.
In an order issued by health and medical education department on Thursday, Dr Masood , Head of the department of Medicine, Government Medical College(GMC) Srinagar, was appointed as the Principal of GMC .
“Sanction is hereby accorded to the appointment of Dr Masood Tanvir Bhat, Professor & HoD Medicine, Government Medical College, Srinagar as Principal, Government Medical College, Srinagar, w.e.f. 03.11.2022 in Pay Level-15 (Rs. 182200-224100), ” the order said.
Notably, in November 2022, Dr Masood Tanvir was given charge of Principal GMC Srinagar on temporary basis after superannuation of former Principal Samia Rashid

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 2, 2023
First Time: Permanent Dual Chamber Pacemaker Surgery In Baramulla GMC

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SRINAGAR: In a very remarkable feat, doctors at Govt Medical College (GMC) Baramulla successfully performed a heart surgery, called as permanent dual chamber pacemaker in medical parlance to an 80 year old patient on Tuesday.
The procedure on the patient with complaint of recurrent loss of consciousness and conduction block was performed by a team of doctors’ lead by Dr Mudassir Muzamil & Dr Owais and it took them an hour to complete the procedure.
. The team was assisted by Dr. Javaid Ahmad and technical staff led by Jaffar Ahmad . The patient is said to be doing well post-surgery.
This is a first-of-its-kind facility among the new Medical Colleges and will prove to be a boon to the health sector of North Kashmir. This facility will benefit the people of North Kashmir in general and senior citizens in particular, who otherwise had to travel to Srinagar or outside state for Pacemaker Implants.
Dr Iffat Shah, GMC congratulated the team of Doctors of the Department of Medicine for achieving the feat in cardiac surgery domain. She said that such operations are being performed at a very few centres in Kashmir.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 28, 2023
Dr Salim Khan Of GMC Srinagar Conferred IAPSM Fellow

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SRINAGAR: Dr S Muhammad Salim Khan, professor and head, Department of Community Medicine (SPM), Government Medical College Srinagar has been conferred as a fellow of Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) at ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
He was felicitated during golden jubilee annual national conference of IAPSM organised by Department of Community and Family Medicine, AIIMS, Bibinagar, Hyderabad. The fellowship was conferred during the inaugural function by the chief guest, Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana and Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry to Dr. Muhammad Salim Khan to signify the recognition of his outstanding contribution in advancement of preventive and social medicine.
Dr Khan is also a fellow of the Indian Public Health Association (IPHA), Indian Medical Association – Academy of Medical Specialties (IMA-AMS), fellow of the ‘foundation for advancement of international medical education and research’ (FAIMER). He’s a member of over two dozen national and international professional associations and societies, and also a member of various committees constituted by the government.
During the IAPSMCON Hyderabad, Dr. Salim who was also the member of the national organising committee, chaired the inaugural plenary session on neglected tropical diseases. He was also declared elected as a member of the national governing council of IAPSM representing the north zone during 2023-24.
During the valedictory of IAPSMCON 2023, the delegation team of GMC Srinagar was felicitated with a special award for highest number of delegates from any institution in the country. The fifteen delegates from GMC Srinagar presented their research work through oral and poster presentations. During the general body meeting of the IAPSM conference, GMC Srinagar was selected to hold the annual national conference of IAPSM in 2025.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 5, 2023
Filthy Washrooms To Lack of Testing and Hostel Facilities, GMC Baramuala Has It All

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by Masrat Nabi
BARAMULLA: The Associate Hospital of Government Medical College Baramulla has failed to come up as an alternative tertiary care health facility for the north Kashmir districts. The hospital lacks diagnostic facilities, hygienic washrooms and also proper accommodation facilities for students.
LG Sinha Lays Foundation Stone of GMC Baramulla on August 14, 2022
The hospital’s washrooms are filthy with the potential to further accentuate an illness or even start a new one.
“Hospitals are meant to make us feel safe and provide an environment where one receives proper medical attention,” Muneera Hassan, a patient said. “But these washrooms here are in a mess.”
A group of patients said that they feel that they are at risk of contracting new infections due to the poor hygiene level of the hospital.
Safeena, a patient said, “The air stinks, there is urine on the floor, and the water faucets are broken.”
Suraya Malik said, “Once I opened the door of a toilet at the hospital I had to immediately step back because a musty, unpleasant odour permeated the air. I could barely make out the shape of the commode as it was covered in mould and mildew. A thick layer of grime had accumulated on the walls and floor, and it was clear that no attempt had been made to clean this public space.
Suraya then opted for the washroom of a nearby restaurant.

Students of GMC Baramulla in December 2022. Pic: GMC Baramulla FB page
While unhygienic washrooms are a part and parcel of the hospital, the facility also doesn’t conduct the ECHO test for several months. An ECHO is an important device used to evaluate the condition of the heart and is essential for patients suffering from cardiac ailments. It checks the structure of the heart and surrounding blood vessels, analyses how blood flows through them, and assesses the pumping chambers of the heart.
The ECHO test facility was started a few years ago at the hospital after Jammu and Kashmir Bank donated the device under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
However, the hospital authorities have failed to ensure that the device was regularly maintained. The ECHO device granted to the hospital by Jammu and Kashmir Bank was in reality secured by the civil society of Baramulla who persuaded the higher officials of the lead bank.
Like the washrooms and the ECHO, the students pursuing their MBBS course from the Government Medical College Baramulla are also in the doldrums.
The students have been complaining about the non-availability of hostel facilities within the premises along with the lack of transport facilities as well. The situation has forced many students to opt for costly private accommodations wherefrom commuting is also expensive. The college has students from as far as Jammu and Ladakh who are forced to take these private accommodations adding to their monthly expenses.
Also, the students have raised concerns about the limited availability of laboratories in the college.
A student said, “Anatomy lab isn’t a proper one. We were supposed to do a practical session at the forensic lab but that never happened. We had to contend with digital content. This presents some difficulties since online content cannot provide the same level of interactivity and first-hand experience that a laboratory setting would have given us.”
A group of students said, “We were promised hostel facilities within the campus. Completion of the hostel seems a distant dream given the slow pace of work,”
Medical Superintendent GMC Baramulla Dr Parvez Masoodi said that on daily basis they receive around 7000 patients for which limited washrooms are available. “We have already put people for proper sanitation in the hospital. But with such a huge influx of patients, it is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain hygiene, yet the health of our patients and staff remains a priority.”
“I have also implemented strict cleaning protocols to ensure that every single washroom is cleaned and disinfected thoroughly at least twice a day, and we will expand the infrastructure and build more washrooms so that we can provide a safe and healthy environment for everyone.”
Principal GMC Baramulla Dr Rubi Reshi didn’t want to comment on the story.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

February 2, 2023