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NHM staff launch 72-hour strike across Jammu & Kashmir, health services disrupted
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 04:48 AM
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National Health Mission employees have begun a 72‑hour strike throughout Jammu & Kashmir, causing interruptions to health facilities and services.
National Health Mission (NHM) employees across Jammu & Kashmir have commenced a 72‑hour strike, according to reports from Daily Excelsior. The industrial action is affecting the delivery of routine health services, including outpatient care and preventive programmes, in both urban and rural areas.
Health centres, sub‑district hospitals and other government medical facilities have reported reduced staffing levels, leading to delays in patient registration and treatment. The strike is expected to continue for three days unless a resolution is reached between the staff and authorities.
The disruption comes at a time when the region is already grappling with seasonal health challenges, raising concerns among residents about access to essential medical care. Officials have urged the public to seek alternative private facilities if urgent medical attention is needed.
Health centres, sub‑district hospitals and other government medical facilities have reported reduced staffing levels, leading to delays in patient registration and treatment. The strike is expected to continue for three days unless a resolution is reached between the staff and authorities.
The disruption comes at a time when the region is already grappling with seasonal health challenges, raising concerns among residents about access to essential medical care. Officials have urged the public to seek alternative private facilities if urgent medical attention is needed.