POONCH: Chief Medical Officer Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan conducted a surprise inspection of Government Primary Health Centre (PHC) Lassana in Surankote of Poonch district to review the functioning of healthcare services and assess the quality of facilities being provided to the public.

During the visit, the CMO inspected various sections of the health centre, including the dental section, family welfare and immunization unit, dispensary, medicine store, laboratory and wards. He reviewed the availability of essential medicines, medical equipment and overall functioning of different units to ensure efficient healthcare delivery.

The CMO interacted with patients and attendants to obtain feedback regarding treatment facilities, staff behaviour and overall services at the health centre. He directed the staff to maintain a patient-friendly approach and ensure that better healthcare facilities are provided to the general public.

Emphasizing discipline and professionalism, he instructed the staff to strictly adhere to dress code and maintain punctuality in their duties. He stressed that dedicated services and improved public healthcare delivery should remain the priority of the health department.

The Chief Medical Officer also inspected the ongoing construction work of the Block Public Health Unit (BPHU) at the facility and issued necessary directions to the concerned authorities for its timely completion.

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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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