District Hospital Pulwama

05/06/2025

A 55-year-old female with a history of hypertension (on treatment) and COPD Group E (on inhalational therapy) presented to the Emergency Department at District Hospital Pulwama with complaints of sudden onset left-sided weakness and slurring of speech for the past 1.5 hours.
On examination, the patient was found to have left hemiparesis. She was stabilized, an IV line was secured, and she was immediately shifted to the Radiology Department for brain imaging.
CT brain ruled out the possibility of intracranial hemorrhage, after consultation with the on-call radiologist. Given the patient’s clinical condition, being within the thrombolysis window period, and having an NIHSS score of 14, she was planned for intravenous thrombolysis after ruling out any contraindications.
The only relative contraindication noted was elevated blood pressure on arrival, which was successfully managed with IV antihypertensives.
The procedure, including potential complications, was explained to the patient’s attendants. After obtaining informed consent, the patient was thrombolysed with IV Tenecteplase.
Post-thrombolysis, the patient was monitored closely and no immediate complications were observed during the first 15 to 30 minutes.
The treating team included:
Dr. Syed Asif
Dr. Asif Jan
Dr. Ayaz Mir
Dr. Imran
Joziya Yakoob (Nursing Officer)
The team is highly thankful to the Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Pulwama, for his logistic support.
The patient was subsequently referred to the Neurology Department at SMHS Hospital for further management.

12/03/2025

01/03/2025

Dermatology and Homeopathy sections (OPD) are hereby Shifted to New COVID Hospital.

25/01/2025

APICON 2025: Redefining Excellence in Medicine
Department of Medicine, District Hospital Pulwama, Presented Research Papers

APICON 2025 was a perfect amalgamation of science, empathy, ethics, and culture. The grandeur of the event was reflected in the attendance of over 11,000 physicians, making it the "Kumbh Mela of Physicians," a congregation of the best minds in medicine.

As part of the ongoing academic activities of the Department of Medicine, District Hospital Pulwama, and to foster a research culture among the DNB trainees, we are pleased to share that two research papers were presented by Dr. Syed Mushtaq Saif, Consultant Medicine, and a DNB trainee at the national level during the conference.

This conference stands as a beacon of innovation, collaboration, and progress, reminding us that medicine is not just about science but also about empathy and ethics.

The Medical Superintendent of DH Pulwama, Dr. Abdul Gani Dar, has expressed his gratitude to the achievers for their presentations and extended thanks to the Hon'ble Minister of Health and Medical Education, the Secretary of Health and Medical Education, the Director of Health Services Kashmir, the Deputy Commissioner of Pulwama, and the Chief Medical Officer of Pulwama for their unwavering support and cooperation in achieving such a feat in peripheral health institutions.

The faculty of Medicine has also expressed their gratitude to the Medical Superintendent of DH Pulwama, who has fostered an academic environment by providing all necessary logistical support and guidance and by regularly promoting and holding CME programmes in the hospital.

30/12/2024

Thyroid malignancy case done successfully at District Hospital Pulwama.

A 35 year old male with FNAC Documented pappilary carcinoma thyroid presented to ENT OPD for surgical removal.
Patient was planned with all relevant investigatiions and Total Thyroidectomy with Neck dissection was done as per guidelines.
The surgery went smoothly and all vital neck structures were saved without compromising entire removal of tumour.
Its pertinent to mention that ENT Department of DHP is DNB accredated.
Director Health Services personally applauded for doing such case at District hospital Pulwama and ensured that full support will be given in future too.
Logistical support was given by Dr AG Dar (MS DH Pulwama)
Case was done by
Dr Irfan ul shamas(consultant ENT)
DR farkhanda(ENT Specialist)
Dr Shehzada (consultant anaesthetist)
Scrub side assistance by Mr. Bashir Ahmad Shah and Mr. Wahid shaban
Dhsk Desk Kashmir Deputy Commissioner pulwama Cmo Pulwama Abdul Gani Dar Irfan Ul Shamas

15/12/2024

In continuation of an academic activity of the Department of Medicine ,District Hospital Pulwama and to cultivate the research cultures to the ongoing DNB trainees ,we are pleased to share that our research paper has been accepted for presentation at apex body of the Association of physicians of india.

12/12/2024

11/12/2024

Module 8 to Doctors and Patients by participating in

10/12/2024

A CME (Continuing Medical Education) was conducted on 10th of December 2024 by the Department of Medicine DH Pulwama, wherein Dr Tariq Paddar Consultant Medicine (DNB Guide) discussed about NAFLD (Non alcoholic Fatty liver Disease) and it's novel management.
All the invited faculty of DH Pulwama attended the CME and a healthy interactive question-answer session was conducted post CME.
It is pertinent to mention that DH Pulwama has a healthy academic environment and CMEs are conducted regularly to keep updated with the latest trend in health care.
Medical Superintendent Dr Abdul Gani Dar applauded the Department of Medicine for such a wonderful CME.

28/11/2024

Laparoscopic Gynae Procedures: Now a Routine at District Hospital Pulwama

A 47-year-old, non-diabetic, and controlled hypertensive female patient presented to the Gynaecology OPD with ge***al prolapse (3rd-degree cervical descent). After thorough evaluation and obtaining clearance from the Department of Anaesthesia, the patient was planned for surgical intervention.

On 27th November, a Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH) was performed. The procedure was completed successfully and uneventfully.

The surgical team included Dr. Liza and Dr. Wajahat (Anaesthetist). The paramedical team consisted of Mr. Bashir Ahmad Shah, Mr. Nisar Ahmed, and Ms. Fancy.