Govt to start 24×7 orthopedic clinics at five district, sub district hospitals

Govt to start 24×7 orthopedic clinics at five district, sub district hospitals

Press Trust of Kashmir | Srinagar : Government has decided to start orthopedic clinics at five district and sub district hospitals so that patient won’t face any problems.

“Due to the fire incident at Bone & Joint Hospital Barzulla Srinagar on 04/03/2022, the normal functioning of the hospital has come to a halt for the time being. In order to provide round the clock services to the patients, it is hereby ordered that the five health institutions of this Directorate shall run 24×7 Orthopaedic services in the interest of patient care,” Reads the order of Director Health Services Kashmir a copy of which lies with PTK

As per order the five health institutions include Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Hospital Rainawari Srinagar, District Hospital Pulwama, District Hospital Kulgam, Sub District Hospital Kupwara and Sub District Hospital Sopore.

“Consequently, the Chief Medical Officers and Medical Superintendents of the above named institutions are directed to put in place all the requisite arrangements so that the Orthopaedic services to the patients are started from 07/03/2022 (Monday) at the above said institutions.” Order adds.

“The staff required for running the Orthopaedic Departments on 24×7 basis in these institutions shall be pooled by way of internal arrangements. Dr Mir Mushtaq, Medical Officer, DHSK shall be the Nodal Officer for proper coordination & management of these Orthopaedic Clinics. He shall update the DIRECTOR Health Services Kashmir about the functioning of these Orthopaedic Clinics on daily basis.” Order adds.:-PTK.