Cancer Catastrophe
Health
The documentary unveils a disturbing reality in Kashmir where cancer cases are escalating at an alarming rate.
The focus is primarily on the official data in SMHS hospital, which recorded 188 cancer- related patient deaths and 6379 cancer cases between 2017 and October 2023. A closer examination of the statistics reveals a three-year trend of increasing cancer cases and fatalities, demanding an urgent and comprehensive strategy to address and manage this growing burden.
The documentary underscores the prevalence of lung, stomach, esophagus, and breast cancer in the region, emphasising the need for awareness, early detection, and improved healthcare facilities for these specific types.
The surge in cancer cases is worrying considering that a small region like Jammu and Kashmir reported a total of 51,577 cancer cases over the last four years.
Client
KASHEALTH
Date
01 Jul 2023
Services
DOCUMENTARY
In Kashmir the serene beauty of the valleys is juxtaposed with a growing menace. A crisis has silently crept into the lives of its residents, leaving behind scars both physical and emotional.
According to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Srinagar city bears the brunt of the crisis of growing stray dogs, putting everyone from elderly individuals to toddlers at risk.
Several factors contribute to the unchecked growth of the stray dog population in Kashmir. The accumulation of garbage and poultry waste on the streets has become a breeding ground for dogs. The availability of offal and leftover food in garbage exacerbates the problem.