DC Ganderbal chairs review meeting of Health Department.

GANDERBAL, OCTOBER 28(PTK): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Shreya Singhal, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Health Department at the VC Room, Mini Secretariat Complex, Ganderbal, to assess the progress of various healthcare initiatives and evaluate the functioning of health institutions across the district.

At the outset, Chief Medical Officer Dr. B. A. Khan presented a detailed overview of the physical and financial progress of various health programmes, including the status of ongoing civil works and their execution under different schemes.

 The meeting also reviewed the block-wise functioning of health institutions, existing manpower shortages, and the progress of projects being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) and the Emergency COVID Response Package-II (ECRP-II).

During the meeting, the DC emphasized the need for the timely completion of ongoing projects, optimal utilization of available financial resources, improving immunization coverage and strict adherence to quality standards in healthcare delivery. She directed the concerned officers to expedite pending works, address implementation-related bottlenecks, and ensure the effective execution of various healthcare initiatives across the district.

The DC also emphasized on strengthening healthcare infrastructure, improving immunization coverage, and addressing gaps in the functioning of health institutions.

The meeting was attended by the Chief Planning Officer, Executive Engineer, R&B Division Ganderbal and Kangan, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent, District Hospital Ganderbal, Medical Superintendent, Sub-District Hospital Kangan, Block Medical Officers, and other officials of the Health Department.(PTK)