Srinagar, Oct 15: The Department of Medicine, Government Medical College Srinagar, held KASHMEDCON 2026, its two-day Kashmir Medicine Conference, at SKICC Srinagar on October 14–15, 2026. Leading doctors from Kashmir and across India shared the latest advances in treating common and serious illnesses.
The conference was inaugurated by Prof. G. Narsimulu, President of the Association of Physicians of India. Doctors from GMC Srinagar, SKIMS, AIIMS New Delhi, GMC Jammu, AIIMS Jammu and other institutions took part.
Prof. (Dr.) Mohd Ismail, Head of the Department of Medicine, GMC Srinagar, was the Organising Chairman. Dr. Ashaq Hussain Parrey was the Organising Secretary, Dr. Hyder Hamid Lone was the Organising Coordinator and Registrar of Medicine, and Dr. Basharat Ahmad was the Co-Organising Secretary.
What the experts discussed
On the first day, experts spoke about the appropriate use of antibiotics, flu and its prevention, new medicines for obesity and diabetes, heart emergencies, serious blood infections (sepsis), the joint and skin disease systemic sclerosis, and poisoning from pesticides used in orchards and fields.
On the second day, talks covered blood tests for autoimmune diseases, early detection of back pain caused by ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis during pregnancy, fatty liver, a bleeding disorder called ITP, kidney damage caused by abnormal blood proteins, modern stroke treatment and new tuberculosis guidelines.
Speakers included Prof. G. Narsimulu, Prof. Parvaiz Koul, Prof. Nayer Jamshed of AIIMS New Delhi, and Dr. Ajay Gupta and Dr. Bimlesh Dhar, who came from outside the Union Territory.
Young doctors presented their research through papers and posters. A hands-on workshop trained doctors to use bedside ultrasound to diagnose patients quickly.
Doctors’ advice for the public
• Do not take antibiotics without a doctor’s advice.
• Get the flu vaccine before winter, especially if you are elderly or have a long-term illness.
• Sudden weakness on one side of the body, a drooping face or slurred speech may indicate a stroke. Rush to hospital, as treatment is most effective within the first few hours.
• Back pain in young.
