SRINAGAR, July 26, 2025 : To enhance transparency and ease of identification in government healthcare institutions, the Jammu and Kashmir Health and Medical Education Department has mandated that all doctors and paramedics wear white aprons and clearly visible nameplates during duty hours.
The circular, issued by Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah (IAS), Secretary to the Government, comes after reports of non-compliance with dress codes, which often left patients unable to identify medical personnel.
The order applies to all healthcare workers, including those under NHM and Ayush services. Heads of institutions, Medical Superintendents, and Chief Medical Officers have been directed to ensure strict implementation across the Union Territory.
