Sakeena Itoo conducts surprise inspection of JLNM Hospital, reviews medical facilities

Srinagar, Jan 03: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today held a detailed inspection of Jawaharlal Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital Rainawari and reviewed the overall status of medical facilities available for the locals there.

MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq and other senior officers of the health department accompanied the minister.

During the inspection, Sakeena Itoo held a detailed tour of the hospital and reviewed the overall functioning of the health facility. She inspected the OPD, IPD, operation theatre, blood bank, and other units of the hospital.

Interacting with the hospital administration and other on-duty staff, the minister emphasized cleanliness and hygiene inside the wards for maintaining an overall patient care environment in the hospital. “Round the clock heating arrangements should be maintained in the hospital in view of the harsh cold this winter," Sakeena directed the hospital administration.

The Minister further underlined the importance of timely maintenance of medical equipment in hospitals in order to improve the quality of healthcare services for the public.

During the inspection, Sakeena Itoo also visited the medical supplies section of the hospital and evaluated the inventory. She called upon the officers to maintain an adequate stock of medicines and other equipment in the hospital during the winter months.

The Minister assured the hospital administration of continued support from the government and advised them to work with zeal and zest so that the government hospitals meet the needs of the population.

The Minister also interacted with the patients and their attendants and took on spot feedback from them about the healthcare services being provided at the hospital.