BHADERWAH: In a major boost to healthcare services, a Dialysis Unit and a Digital X-ray machine was inaugurated today at Sub District Hospital Bhaderwah. The new facilities were dedicated to the public by Director Health Services Jammu Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar in the presence of Chief Medical Officer Doda Dr. Tanveer Ahmed Rather, BMO Bhaderwah Dr Versha Sharma and other officers and officials.

Two dialysis machines have been installed in the newly established unit, which will cater to two patients at a time, significantly improving access to dialysis services for patients suffering from kidney-related ailments in the subdivision. After the inauguration, two patients were provided dialysis services, marking the formal operationalization of the unit and bringing relief to patients who earlier had to travel long distances for treatment. The Director Health Services Jammu also inaugurated a newly installed Digital X-Ray Machine (DR-600) in the Hospital, providing faster and more accurate imaging facilities for patients.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar termed the establishment of the Dialysis Unit and installation of the Digital X-Ray Machine as significant steps towards strengthening specialized healthcare services at SDH Bhaderwah. He emphasized that the Health Department is committed to enhance healthcare infrastructure and ensure quality medical services at the grassroots level. He further appreciated the efforts of the district health administration for making these facilities operational.

The CMO expressed gratitude to DHS Jammu for his continuous support and guidance in strengthening healthcare facilities in District Doda. “The dialysis unit and digital X-ray facility will greatly benefit patients and reduce their financial and physical burden of traveling to distant hospitals,” he noted.

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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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