Healthcare system
There is special emphasis on the healthcare system in the entire UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
Recently Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, chaired a meeting to review the functioning of GMCs, Associated Hospitals as well as District Hospitals of Jammu division at Civil Secretariat.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Health and Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar; Managing Director, JKMSCL, Director Coordination new GMCs, Director Health Services Jammu, Principals of GMCs of Jammu, Doda, Kathua, Rajouri and Udhampur, Medical Superintendents of all district hospitals and Associated Hospitals of Jammu division, CMOs of Jammu division and other concerned officers both in person and through video conferencing.
He closely examined the operational efficiency, infrastructure and overall healthcare delivery of each district and Associated hospital besides the progress of ongoing works in newly established medical colleges were also ascertained in detail during the meeting.
He emphasized on the importance of continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare services. He underscored the need for collaborative efforts to address challenges and enhance the overall quality of medical education and patient care.
He delved upon the officers to devise yearly plans for development, infrastructure improvement, technology upgrades and capacity building for each medical facility. He directed the officers to establish a proper mechanism for checking medical supplies received in each health facility.
