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  • Also visits DH Anantnag, takes stock of its medical care facilities, emergency services
  • Affirms Govt’s resolve for accessible, affordable healthcare services

ANANTNAG: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo undertook a comprehensive inspection of Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag and reviewed overall functioning of the institution.

During the inspection, the Minister held detailed assessment of various departments of the institution as well as emergency services. She also interacted with the faculty, including doctors, nurses and technicians, as well as students to understand their challenges and requirements. The Minister also inspected other allied infrastructure like hostels, administrative block and other facilities to gather first hand feedback.

 Later, the Minister held a brief meeting with the Principal GMC, Director Health Services Kashmir, faculty members of GMC and other officers of the institution. During the meeting, the Minister emphasized on the need for continuous improvements in medical education, patient care and overall operational efficiency. ā€œOur government is devoted to establish top notch medical care facilities in every nook and corner of Jammu and Kashmirā€, Sakeena said. ā€œOur focus is on providing quality healthcare to all citizens, regardless of their socioeconomic backgroundā€, she reiterated.

The Minister assured the college administration of full support from the government. Meanwhile, Sakeena Itoo also visited District Hospital Anantnag and reviewed overall functioning of the health facility. During the visit, the Minister took detailed round of the hospital and inspected outpatient department, indoor patient department, diagnostic laboratories as well as other specialized treatment areas.

The Minister also took stock of the emergency services at the hospital. She also directed the hospital administration to strengthen the emergency response system and provide timely medical attention to emergency patients.  ā€œEnsure adequate staffing, particularly in critical care departments to meet the aspirations of the peopleā€, she asserted.

The Minister highlighted that this District Hospital serves as a crucial healthcare center, particularly for rural areas and underserved communities. She underlined that this hospital is critical to healthcare services of South Kashmir districts, directing the authorities to ensure hospital is equipped with modern medical equipment and diagnostic facilities for public good.

During the visit, the Minister also interacted with patients, attendants and local people on the occasion and took feedback from them about the services available at the facility. She assured them that our government is committed to address healthcare issues and we are determined that healthcare services are accessible, affordable and of the highest quality for the people of J&K.

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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.

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