SRINAGAR, July 1 -- Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today remarked that doctors and healthcare professionals are the backbone of our nation's health system, having a critical role in shaping a healthier and more resilient society.

The Minister made these remarks while addressing the National Doctors Day celebrations at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Soura here.

Director SKIMS, Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Ganie; former Director SKIMS, Dr. M.S Khuroo; HoDs of different departments and specialities, Medical Superintendent SKIMS, doctors, medical professionals, researchers, scholars and large number of medical students were also present on the occasion.

Addressing the gath...