SRINAGAR: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Friday said that the Government is committed towards strengthening the healthcare infrastructure and ensuring quality patient care across Jammu and Kashmir.
The Minister made these remarks during her day-long tour of healthcare institutions and medical facilities in the Khanyar and Hazratbal constituencies.
During the tour, the Minister visited the Urban Public Health Centre (UPHC) at S.R. Gunj and inspected the ongoing upgradation works. She directed the concerned authorities to expedite completion of the remaining works, including the rooftop, approach road and lift facility, so that the upgraded facility can be dedicated to the public at the earliest.
Sakeena Itoo said that the health centre is a significant project designed while preserving the area’s local heritage which will greatly enhance healthcare services for the residents.
The Minister also visited Gousia Hospital, Khanyar, where she announced construction of an additional block on a nearby identified site to improve healthcare facilities for the local population and address the issues of space constraints and parking.
She directed the concerned departments to ensure all required formalities are completed promptly and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) is prepared for the project.
She highlighted that significant improvement has been witnessed in the health sector. She informed that around 400 new doctors are being deployed across Jammu and Kashmir to address the staff shortages and improve service delivery.
The Minister assured that the foundation stone for the new projects would be laid soon and that regular monitoring would be undertaken to ensure their timely completion and dedication to the public. She also appealed to the public to contribute towards maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in healthcare institutions, stressing that community participation is essential for better healthcare outcomes.
