Jammu Health News
Jammu and Kashmir · Population 5,02,197 (Census 2011) · 12 stories
Jammu, in Jammu and Kashmir, is a major urban centre with a Census 2011 population of 5,02,197. Its healthcare landscape spans public medical colleges and district hospitals, fast-expanding private hospital groups and diagnostic chains, primary health centres and urban health posts, along with a growing base of clinicians, nurses and allied health professionals serving both the city and its surrounding districts.
Zocto's Jammu desk tracks the stories that shape care in the city: hospital expansions and accreditation, disease outbreaks and public health advisories, insurance and treatment costs, medical education and workforce news, health policy decisions by civic and state authorities, and the practitioners and institutions raising the standard of care across Jammu and Kashmir.
EJAC Backs NHM Workers Amid Ongoing Protest in Jammu
The Employees Joint Action Committee (EJAC) has expressed solidarity with NHM workers protesting in Jammu for job security.
Latest from Jammu
J&K Medical Interns Strike for Higher Stipends, Threaten Hunger Strike
Intern doctors in Jammu and Kashmir continue their strike for a stipend hike, now threatening a hunger strike for their demands.
Nurse Arrested in J&K Tribal Girl Rape-Death Case
A nurse from Kishtwar district hospital has been arrested in connection with the rape and death of a tribal girl in Jammu and Kashmir.
Rising H1N1 Cases in Jammu Spark Nationwide Concerns
Jammu reports an uptick in H1N1 cases amid a national rise in flu activity. Doctors advise vigilance.
Jammu & Kashmir Secures Over Rs 4,000 Crore in Health Funds
Jammu & Kashmir has received over Rs 4,000 crore in health funding from NHM and PM-ABHIM over five years, bolstering healthcare infrastructure.
NMC Expands Super-Specialty PG Seats in J&K Medical Colleges
The National Medical Commission has approved 24 new super-specialty PG seats in Jammu and Kashmir, enhancing educational opportunities in the region.
Three Women Critically Wounded Following Wild Bear Attacks in Jammu and Kashmir
A series of bear encounters in the Poonch district has left three women with severe injuries, highlighting the growing human-wildlife conflict in the region.
Jammu and Kashmir Government Healthcare Schemes and Sehat Scheme
Explore Jammu and Kashmir's healthcare initiatives, including the Sehat Scheme.
Jammu and Kashmir SEHAT Scheme 2026 progress
The SEHAT Scheme 2026 shows promising advancements in healthcare access.
SEHAT Health Insurance Scheme: Extending health coverage in Jammu and Kashmir
SEHAT Scheme: Enhancing Health Coverage in Jammu & Kashmir
Addressing healthcare access in conflict-affected areas of Jammu and Kashmir
Improving Healthcare Accessibility in Jammu and Kashmir
SEHAT Health Insurance Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir: Extending coverage in the union territory
SEHAT Health Insurance: Expanding Coverage in J&K