Bandipora, Aug. 6 -- Suhail Rather

In a strongly worded circular issued on Friday, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Bandipora has directed all doctors, medical officers and paramedical staff to adhere strictly to professional ethics and government service conduct rules, citing multiple lapses in prescribing practices, duty assignments, and record maintenance across health institutions in the district.

The circular, accessed by the Kashmir Convener, highlights serious concerns over doctors favouring branded drugs over generic medicines, which the CMO said is in violation of the government's mandate and raises questions of bias and negligence.

The CMO has directed all Block Medical Officers (BMOs) and Medical Superintendents of Distric...