Srinagar, Aug. 6 -- The crisis is alarming with cracks widening every day

By: AABID RASHID MALIK

We are currently facing a dire and largely overlooked humanitarian crisis- a rapidly deteriorating healthcare system plagued by medical negligence, under-resourced hospitals, and a rising number of avoidable deaths. In recent years, disturbing incidents involving preventable fatalities, poor emergency response, and lack of accountability in hospitals across Kashmir have triggered growing public outrage.

The healthcare system, which should be a safety net for the population, appears to be faltering under the weight of structural flaws, administrative negligence, and a severe human resource crisis.

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