• Reviews implementation of Key Citizen-Centric Health Programmes in district

SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to assess the progress and implementation of various key citizen-centric health programmes in the district.

The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer Fayaz Ahmad Dar; Chief Medical Officer, Dr Tahir Sajad; Medical Superintendents of SKIMS, JLNM Hospital, SMHS Hospital and CD Hospital, District Tuberculosis Officer and all Zonal Medical Officers of Srinagar district.

During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took a comprehensive review of key health indicators with respect to progress of the enrolment of Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, the status of enrolment of eligible beneficiaries under the Ayushman Vay Vandhana Card and the implementation of Tuberculosis (TB) control and surveillance measures in the district.

While reviewing the medical zone-wise progress in the generation of Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, the DC stressed the need for accelerating enrolment to ensure seamless digital health records and improved access to healthcare services. He directed the concerned officers to intensify awareness campaigns and ensure maximum coverage, particularly among vulnerable sections of the population.

The DC also reviewed the status of enrolment of eligible senior citizens under the Ayushman Vay Vandana Yojana and emphasised swift enrolment to enable senior citizens to avail the benefits of free and cashless healthcare services. He directed Zonal Medical Officers and other concerned officials to coordinate closely with field staff to ensure that no eligible beneficiary is left out.

Further, the DC underscored the importance of strengthening tuberculosis (TB) control measures and directed health functionaries to intensify surveillance, early detection, and treatment efforts in line with national health goals. He also laid stress on promoting preventive healthcare practices through mass awareness and urged the department to maintain close coordination with other departments to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve outreach at the grassroots level.

The DC also emphasised the need to improve patient care facilities and ensure the adequate availability of medicines and diagnostic services in all health institutions across the district.

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