Jammu, Feb. 28 -- Inaugurating the first batch of 100 MBBS students in new Govt. Medical College, Doda, the Lt Governor observed that J&K is spending 2.86% of its GSDP on public health, which is the best in the country. Special attention is being paid to three areas - Prevention, Better Treatment, and Care, he added.

Five new medical colleges, two AIIMS, nearly 1000 healthcare and wellness centers, five new nursing colleges, BSc paramedical course as well as more than 100% increase in medical seats are contributing towards the development and advancement of the healthcare sector in the UT, he added.

Tendering process for establishing two new medical colleges in Udhampur & Handwara, at an estimated cost of Rs 325 crores each, has been st...