DHSK takes stock of healthcare services in Budgam

Srinagar, Sep 12: Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Jehangir Bakshi Thursday toured District Budgam to assess health care services being provided to the general public.

Director Health was accompanied by Divisional Level officers and officials. The aim of the visit was for a comprehensive assessment of the hospital's functioning and issue redressals.

DHSK started his tour by visiting District Hospital Budgam and inspected various sections of the hospital to review the operational status, staff strength, drug and logistic status and address any concerns regarding the facility's services and infrastructure, an official statement said. Apart from routine evaluation he laid a key focus on Biomedical Equipment Management and Maintenance Program (BEMMP).

Following the visit to District Hospital Budgam, the DHSK along with the team visited the new construction site of the 125 bedded District Hospital at Reshipora, Budgam.

The Director conducted an on-site evaluation of the work-in-progress, monitoring the construction carried out by the concerned constructing agency. Special attention was given to the construction quality and the timeline for completing the facility.

In addition to the main hospital, the Director also reviewed the on-going work on a 100 bedded Critical Care Block, which is being constructed separately under the National Health Mission (NHM).

At the end of the tour DHSK also visited PCH Ompora and PHC Laloo to review the functioning of the institutes. DHSK and his team were also accompanied by BMO Budgam on this occasion.

These visits underscore the Directorate’s commitment to improving healthcare services in the region by optimising existing resources and augmenting logistics to meet the growing needs of the population.