Healthcare services reviewed at Magam

Magam, Oct 31: The Rogi Kalyan Samiti Committee meeting was held today at the Sub District Hospital in Magam, under the chairmanship of MLA Beerwah, Dr Shafi Ahmad.

Dr Mohd Ayoub, Chief Medical Officer of Budgam, senior citizens, and members of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti, attended the meeting.

Block Medical Officer Magam, Dr Mir Mushtaq, presented a detailed overview of the medical block's functioning and highlighted key concerns.

The meeting focused on infrastructure development, including the construction of a separate casualty block and the renovation of patient and staff washrooms.

It also addressed equipment upgrades, such as the installation of a fully automatic analyzer and a hormone analyzer, as well as manpower enhancement, which includes the creation of posts for radiologists, orthopedicians, and ophthalmologists, and tackling local health concerns to improve patient care services.

Additionally, the Block Medical Officer briefed MLA Dr Shafi Ahmad on the urgent needs of the hospital, including the acquisition of a new digital X-ray machine, an anesthesia workstation, modern OT tables, and sterilization equipment. The issue of the hospital's non-functional hotline was also discussed.

Senior citizens from the area, led by Mohd Ibrahim Mir, participated in the meeting, expressing appreciation for the hospital's functioning while also demanding the upgrade of the hospital from a Community Health Center (CHC) to a full-fledged Sub District Hospital.

Dr Shafi Ahmad emphasised, "We are committed to providing quality healthcare services to the community. The RKS Committee plays a vital role in identifying and addressing local health needs."

He added, "I appreciate the efforts of the RKS Committee in improving healthcare infrastructure and services."

The RKS Committee meeting marked a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services in Magam. The committee's recommendations and decisions will be implemented to ensure better healthcare outcomes for the community.