POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Poonch Vikas Kundal chaired a meeting of healthcare functionaries, here today at the District Hospital. At the outset, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed review of achievements under Health Sector Schemes, functioning of Health Institution, infrastructure up-gradation and the healthcare facilities being extended to patients.
The DC also took the first hand appraisal from respective Medical Superintendents about the working of Hospitals in different parts of the District. He inquired about the healthcare facilities being extended to the patients and works being executed for infrastructure up-gradation and procurement of machinery. The DC asked the Medical Superintendents to submit details of requirements so that necessary interventions are taken to resolve the issues at the earliest to further strengthen the patient care system in the District.
A threadbare discussion was held on the physical status of projects, financial implications, Healthcare achievements, Patient care facilities, enrollment under various projects like PMJAY Ayushman Bharat, Jan Ayushadhi Kendras, TB free scheme and other related issues. The DC instructed the health care functionaries to come up to the expectations of the patients and focus on quality assurance, accessible, affordable health care in the District.
Stressing on utmost coordination among the Health functionaries and concerned line Departments, the DC emphasised on expediting works taken up for upgradation of healthcare infrastructure in the District. The meeting was attended by ADC Poonch, Medical Superintendent, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Planning Officers, Programme Officer ICDS, District Social Welfare Officer Executive Engineer R&B, Executive Engineer PDD, Civil society workers and others concerned.
