JAMMU: District Health Society (DHS) Jammu under the supportive supervision of Chief Medical Officer Jammu (Vice-Chairman)   Dr. Harbaksh Singh today concluded two day training session for Medical Officers and paramedical staff on National Snakebite Envenoming Prevention & Control Programme (SBPC).  District Jammu is the first District in UT of J&K to organize the Training of Medical Officers and paramedical staff on Snakebite Envenoming Management and Prevention and Control.

The training focused on reducing deaths and disabilities due to Snake Bite before 2030. It consisted of technical sessions, case studies, and hands-on exercises to enhance skills of the Medical Officers & paramedical staff in disease surveillance and management. Resource Persons were Dr. Shehnaz Choudhary (Medical Officer Epidemiology) and Dr. Isha Kohli (District Program Manager, NHM and District Nodal Officer SBPC).

CMO Dr. Harbaksh Singh highlighted the role of Peripheral Health staff in timely management of Snake bite cases to prevent the occurrence of deaths and reduce disability. He stressed that timely management of Snake Bites can prevent death & disability. He also emphasised that a strong inter-sectoral approach is essential in Snake Bite Envenoming Management. He also discussed the ground level challenges faced by Health workers in implementation of this programme.

Director Health Services Dr. Rakesh Magotra and Dy. Director Schemes Dr. Poonam Sethi also shared their valuable insights regarding implementation of SBPC program in the field with the Participants.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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