Government determined to address every issue concerning public: Sakeena Itoo

Srinagar, Nov 28: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today conducted extensive tour of Hazratbal Constituency of Srinagar district and inspected several institutions of public importance.

The tour, spanning several key health and educational institutions in Hazratbal like Sub District Hospital (SDH), Habbak, Government Middle School Habbak, NTPHC Zakura and Government School Zakura, was aimed to assess the condition of these public institutions and gather on-spot feedback for further improvements.

At SDH Zakura, the Minister held detailed inspection of the facility and assessed infrastructure, patient care facilities and medical equipments. She interacted with the medical staff, including doctors, nurses and technicians, to understand their concerns and requirements.

On the sidelines of visit to hospital, the Minister also addressed the gathering of local people. Itoo underlined the Omar Abdullah led Government’s commitment to providing quality healthcare services to all citizens. “Our Government is of the people and for the people and we are determined to address every issue concerning public at large”, Sakeena said. The Minister, in her address, also assured the locals that any shortcomings in the functioning of Sub District Hospital will be addressed promptly.

Afterwards, the Minister visited Government Middle School Habbak and reviewed the functioning of institution. Later, the Minister also inspected Mini Maternity Centre Zakura, NTPHC Zakura and Government School Zakura. The Minister expressed displeasure on the defunct Mini Maternity Centre and directed the health authorities for immediate resumption of services at the centre as it caters to larger area including Ganderbal.

Itoo paid obeisance at revered shrine Dargah Hazratbal Srinagar. The Minister, during the visit, also engaged with the members of the Dargah Committee and discussed several issues related to development of Dargah. MLA Hazratbal, Salman Ali Sagar, Publicity Secretary NC Mir Ghulam Muhammad Saqi accompanied the minister.