Committee on Estimates Reviews Healthcare Services, Infrastructure in J&K
The Committee on Estimates of the J&K Legislative Assembly, chaired by Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, reviewed the functioning of the Health and Medical Education Department, focusing on healthcare infrastructure, budget utilisation, manpower and patient-care services.
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 12: The Committee on Estimates of the J&K Legislative Assembly, chaired by Nazir Ahmad Khan Gurezi, reviewed the functioning of the Health and Medical Education Department, focusing on healthcare infrastructure, budget utilisation, manpower and patient-care services.
The Committee examined staff vacancies, deployment of medical personnel, availability of medicines and equipment, ongoing infrastructure projects, ambulance services and hospital facilities.
Emphasising improved healthcare delivery in remote, far-flung and snowbound areas, Gurezi directed officials to ensure adequate medical staff, essential medicines and diagnostic facilities. He also called for early introduction of telemedicine services to improve access to specialist consultations.
The Chairman stressed optimum manpower utilisation, effective biometric attendance monitoring and accountability to ensure accessible, affordable and quality healthcare across Jammu and Kashmir.
Source: Prasar Bharati (PB-SHABD)
