Sheehan’s syndrome afflicts 38000 Kashmiri females: Study

At least 38,000 women are suffering from diabetes in Kashmir due to lack of proper handling during

pregnancy. This was disclosed by Director SK Institute of Medical Sciences Soura, Abdul Hamid Zargar at an event titled ‘Koor Chih Noor’ organized by Space Communications on the eve of International Women’s Day here on Monday.
Zargar said Sheehan's syndrome (pregnancy complication) is common among Kashmiri women.

         
“On one hand the gestational diabetes in Kashmir is higher among the women and on the other hand the awareness about it is minimal. This is unfortunate. We don’t pay due attention to health of women,” she said.
Zargar said mishandling of woman during pregnancy damages her pituitary gland which causes complications. The SKIMS director said infertility is not unique with females only but the male is also equally responsible.
“Every time it is woman who is targeted but men are also equally responsible. There is a huge vacuum in awareness.  The woman gets married when they are going through menstrual cycle,” said Zargar while stressing on empowering women through education and awareness.
He also revealed that almost 100 per cent women in Kashmir appear to be healthy when they are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency.
Former president of Federation Chambers of Industries Kashmir, Shakeel Qalander dwelt on the role of women entrepreneurship in boasting the valley’s economy.
“Agriculture contributes to 70 per cent of the state‘s economy and women play an important role in agriculture production. They should focus on entrepreneurship in agriculture to help boast state’s economy,” said Qalander.
He said there are various centrally sponsored schemes for religious minorities which the girls here have not been availing.
“Girls can invest in agriculture and its allied sectors besides making their fortune in sheep breading, poultry and handicrafts. They should avail the schemes available and become self-sufficient.”
Qalander said the report submitted by the PM’s expert group on Kashmir, of which he was also a member, ensures skill development and employability for Kashmiri youth.
“At least 50,000 to one lakh youth will be sent to various industries outside the state for skill development. They can come back and encourage entrepreneurship,” he revealed.
He also revealed that the students from class 8 to class 12 will be given scholarships if they want to studies out side the state.
“After acquiring the admission in the institutes, the government will bear all the expenses of a student to ensure his quality education,” said Qalander.
On the occasion, awards were given to senior NDTV journalist Nidhi Razdan, Principal GMC Srinagar, Dr Shahida Mir, Principal District and Sessions Judge, Kaneez Fatima, 92.7 FM jockey Haya, Manager Indigo, Asiya Bashir, DSP Traffic Nighat Aman, noted Kashmiri writer, Zareef Ahmad Zareef and senior faculty at Kashmir University’s Media Education Research Centre, Nasir Mirza for their contribution in their respective fields. Special award was given to renowned singer, Raja Begum.
Nidhi Razdan and Zareef and Zareef also spoke on the occasion. Later, the speakers responded to queries of students on various issues facing women.
Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Mehraj Kakroo was also present on the occasion. Chief Executive Space Communications, Dr Amit Wanchoo presented the welcome address.

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