POONCH: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma conducted a comprehensive review of the functioning of District Hospital Poonch to assess healthcare services and ensure better patient care in the district.

The review meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Muhammad  Sayed, Chief Medical Officer, Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan, Medical superintendent District Hospital, Dr. Mohd Shafeeq, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruby Naz Bhatti, District Immunization Officer, Dr Zoohra, consultant doctors, medical officers, in-charge of wards and operation theatre (OT) along with officials from various hospital sections.

The DDC directed the health authorities to ensure patient-friendly services in the hospital and emphasized on providing treatment with zero out-of-pocket expenditure for patients. He stressed that patients’ rights must be given top priority and healthcare services should remain accessible and affordable for all. He also instructed the CMO to organise a special cataract surgery camp in the district to facilitate treatment for patients suffering from eye-related ailments.

The DDC further directed hospital authorities to focus on increasing normal deliveries, maintain round-the-clock cleanliness across the hospital premises and strengthen overall healthcare infrastructure and services. Various hospital sections, ongoing healthcare schemes and service delivery mechanisms were discussed in detail during the meeting, with officials asked to ensure efficient implementation of government health initiatives.

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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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