Srinagar, Oct 12: Director SKIMS and EOSG Prof M Ashraf Ganie on Sunday inaugurated and dedicated the Medical Social Welfare Cell, SKIMS, aimed at streamlining and coordinating financial assistance for poor and underprivileged patients under various government health schemes.

A statement of the SKMIS issued here said that the inauguration was held on the occasion of the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, celebrated by the Department of Radiation Oncology, SKIMS, which also organised a day-long CME on palliative care to highlight the importance of compassionate and comprehensive care for patients with life-limiting illnesses.

Vice Chancellor, University of Kashmir, Prof Nilofar Khan, was the chief guest on the occasion.

Prof Ashraf Ganie was accompanied by Dr G K Rath, a renowned onc

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