Srinagar, March 18: In a significant step towards strengthening advanced diagnostics and clinical care, the Director Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) and EOSG, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, today commissioned a series of high-end medical equipment and advanced diagnostic facilities at the institute.
The newly introduced facilities are aimed at enhancing precision diagnostics, improving clinical decision-making, and enabling clinicians to provide timely and optimal treatment to patients.
Among the key initiatives is the installation of high-resolution ultrasound (USG) machines in individual wards, which will provide doorstep diagnostic services for admitted patients. The facility will allow clinicians to conduct bedside evaluations and make faster clinical assessments, thereby improving patient management and treatment outcomes.
In another major advancement, the Department of Pathology at SKIMS has operationalized an advanced Immunohistochemistry (IHC) panel comprising 174 markers, significantly strengthening the institute’s cancer diagnostics and precision pathology services. The facility will enable more accurate tumour classification and support personalized treatment strategies for cancer patients.
Further augmenting diagnostic capabilities, state-of-the-art machine( Automated Mycobacterial Detection ) have also been installed in the Department of Microbiology to facilitate rapid and precise identification of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance patterns, thereby improving infection diagnosis and patient care.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie said that the commissioning of these advanced facilities reflects SKIMS’ continued commitment to upgrading healthcare infrastructure and delivering cutting-edge medical services to patients across Jammu & Kashmir and neighbouring regions.
Newly Commissioned Facilities
🔹 High-Resolution Ultrasound (USG) Machines in Wards – enabling bedside diagnostic services and faster clinical decision-making.
🔹 Advanced Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Panel with 174 Markers – strengthening precision cancer diagnostics and pathology services.
🔹 State-of-the-Art Machines in Microbiology – enabling rapid detection of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance patterns.
🔹 Digital X-Ray Systems – enhancing radiology services with faster imaging and improved diagnostic accuracy.
🔹 Modernisation of Emergency Operation Theatre (OT) with advanced equipment to strengthen emergency surgical care.
🔹 New Bed-Cum-Trolleys for SKIMS Emergency – improving patient mobility and emergency handling efficiency.
🔹 State-of-the-Art Hospital Furniture – enhancing patient comfort and clinical infrastructure.
🔹 Advanced Public Address System – improving hospital-wide communication and coordination.
🔹 Advanced Photocopiers and Document Management Systems – strengthening administrative efficiency and record management.
The initiative marks another milestone in SKIMS’ ongoing efforts to strengthen advanced medical care, research, and patient-centered healthcare services in the region.
