Rising KashmirRising KashmirRising Kashmir
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search

Archives

  • July 2025
  • June 2025
  • May 2025
  • April 2025
  • March 2025
  • February 2025
  • January 2025
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • March 2024
  • February 2024
  • January 2024
  • December 2023
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • July 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • February 2023
  • January 2023
  • December 2022
  • November 2022
  • October 2022
  • September 2022
  • August 2022
  • July 2022
  • June 2022
  • May 2022

Categories

  • Anchor
  • Breaking
  • Business
  • City
  • Developing Story
  • Editorial
  • Education
  • Features
  • Health
  • Interview
  • Jammu
  • Jammu and Kashmir News
  • Kashmir
  • Kashmir Tourism
  • Kath Bath
  • National
  • Opinion
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Top Stories
  • Trending
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Viewpoint
  • World
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Typhoid sentinel surveillance rolled out in Srinagar
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Search
  • Home
  • Top Stories
  • News
    • Kashmir
    • City
    • Jammu
    • Politics
  • Health
  • Anchor
  • Features
  • Interview
  • Video
Follow US
© 2024. All Rights Reserved.
Rising Kashmir > Blog > City > Typhoid sentinel surveillance rolled out in Srinagar
City

Typhoid sentinel surveillance rolled out in Srinagar

WHO-backed workshop held to train health officials

RK News
Last updated: June 13, 2025 2:17 am
RK News
Published: June 13, 2025
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

Srinagar, June 12: A city-based sentinel surveillance system for typhoid was officially launched in Srinagar today through a capacity-building workshop held in Srinagar. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO) and GAVI.
The event was inaugurated by Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Family Welfare and Director Coordination for New Medical Colleges. Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, described the workshop as a launchpad for long-term typhoid surveillance and evidence-based policy. He emphasized the role of medical colleges in supporting national health goals and outlined key outcomes– establishing a surveillance framework, enhancing clinical awareness, strengthening lab-to-field coordination, and promoting data-driven decision-making. He urged all stakeholders to engage actively and make this initiative a model for the country.
Dr Masrat Jabeen, Assistant Director, Family Welfare, MCH and Immunization Kashmir, Dr Tahir, CMO Srinagar, and also addressed the participants, stressing inter-institutional collaboration for successful implementation. Dr Ashiq Rashid Mir, SMO WHO Kashmir Division, along with faculty from GMC Srinagar, SKIMS Medical College Bemina and SKIMS Soura, representing the departments of Paediatrics, Microbiology, and Community Medicine (SPM), served as key resource persons, leading technical sessions and hands-on exercises.
It was also attended by administrative officer, FW, MCH and Immunization J&K, the District Immunization Officer, Srinagar and District Immunization Officer Anantnag, Health Officer, SMC, along with paediatricians and microbiologists from JLNM Hospital, UPHC Hazratbal, Gousia Hospital, UPHC Batamaloo, and UPHC Chanapora. Training was provided on typhoid case identification, sample collection, laboratory testing, surveillance tools, and public health response planning The National Programme Officer from WHO Country Office, New Delhi, joined virtually and reiterated WHO’s continued support. Srinagar is among the first cities to initiate this critical public health surveillance effort.

 

 

Awareness program on BBBP, Female Foeticide & POCSO Act, 2012 held
International Day against Drug Abuse: Collective efforts imperative to combat drug menace: Justice Tashi
10 BN SSB Batmaloo Srinagar Hosts “Dawat-E-Iftar” Program for Social Harmony and Brotherhood Promotion
Grand Mufti advocates zero tolerance for sectarianism
ARO Srinagar organises Awareness Camp on Agniveer scheme for Army Recruitment at Shopian

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Copy Link Print
Previous Article Noora hospital resumes advanced CTVS services under Dr Ajay Kaul’s leadership
Next Article Srinagar’s Nowhatta residents demand crackdown on illegal commercial activities
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

1MFollowersLike
262kFollowersFollow
InstagramFollow
234kSubscribersSubscribe
Google NewsFollow

Latest News

First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims returns amid tight security
Breaking
July 4, 2025
Safe and adequate accommodation to all devotees is our top priority: LG Sinha
Breaking Jammu and Kashmir News
July 4, 2025
CM Omar Abdullah urges youth to lead J&K’s transformation
Breaking Jammu and Kashmir News
July 4, 2025
“Will start accepting Haj applications for 2026 within a week”: Union Minister Rijiju
Breaking National
July 4, 2025

Recent Posts

  • First batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims returns amid tight security
  • Safe and adequate accommodation to all devotees is our top priority: LG Sinha
  • CM Omar Abdullah urges youth to lead J&K’s transformation
  • “Will start accepting Haj applications for 2026 within a week”: Union Minister Rijiju
  • “China provided all support to Pakistan.” Deputy COAS reveals Pak-China tango during Op-Sindoor

Recent Comments

  1. Raja Mani Khan on Srinagar: People gather in big numbers to participate in Muharram procession
  2. Shah on Relief for Employees: J&K Bank Fixes EMI-Credit Mismatch, says JK Bank Chairman
  3. Latif khan on Why Kashmir needs Stronger Private Healthcare and Health Insurance
  4. Sameer farooq mir on Qazi Irfan assumes charge as RTO Kashmir
  5. Captain Vikrama on CM Omar Abdullah hails historic feat as three Kashmiri Girls crack IIT-JEE Advanced

Contact Us

Flat No 7,Press Enclave, Srinagar, 190001
0194 2477887
9971795706
[email protected]
[email protected]

Quick Link

  • E-Paper
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Top Categories

Stay Connected

1.06MLike
262.5kFollow
InstagramFollow
234.3kSubscribe
WhatsAppFollow
Rising KashmirRising Kashmir
Follow US
© 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?