Srinagar, March 07, 2026: Kashmir Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) Sempora, Srinagar, on Saturday held its maiden official faculty induction ceremony and also observed International Women’s Day, a day ahead of its global celebration on March 08. The induction ceremony was organised for more than 150 faculty members from various departments, all of whom were present on the occasion.
The departments in which faculty members were inducted include clinical departments such as General Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and ENT. The pre-clinical departments include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Community Medicine, Pharmacology, Microbiology and Pathology. During the ceremony, the newly inducted faculty members were formally welcomed into the academic fraternity of the institution.
The management highlighted the crucial role of faculty in shaping future medical professionals and strengthening medical education and healthcare delivery in the region. The event provided an opportunity for faculty members to interact with the administration and share their vision for academic excellence, research and patient care at the institution.
KMCH expressed its excitement at welcoming the faculty members and said it looks forward to working with them as part of the growing academic family of Kashmir Medical College and Hospital. The occasion also marked the observance of International Women’s Day, recognising the strength, dedication and invaluable contributions of women in medicine and academia.
Executive Director, KMC, Insha S. Qazi, said that International Women’s Day is celebrated worldwide and its significance goes a long way in highlighting the role of women in society.
She also highlighted the importance of national-wide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign, which has recently been introduced in Jammu and Kashmir, noting that cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Indian women.
During the programme, faculty members also spoke about HPV vaccination and emphasised its importance in preventing cervical cancer, urging greater awareness and participation in vaccination drives to safeguard women’s health.
