SRINAGAR: Secretary of Health and Medical Education (H&ME), Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, who is also holding charge of Director SKIMS, today visited Maternity Hospital SKIMS and reviewed its functioning.
He had a detailed interaction with the staff and patients. He conducted round of the Maternity Hospital and OPD service areas of SKIMS to assess the medical facilities available to the patients.
He visited the wards, casualty areas, operation theatres and OPD areas of the hospital where he interacted with the patients in detail.
The Medical Superintendent of the Maternity Hospital & HOD Gynae & Obstetrics along with other senior faculty apprised the Secretary of the functioning of the hospital including the current state of infrastructure, and availability of essential drugs/equipment.
The Secretary, while taking stock of various medical facilities, said that the faculty and staff of the hospital should ensure the best patient care services and enhance hospital functioning to reach and benefit a maximum number of patients.
Dr. Abid Rasheed also visited OPD service areas of SKIMS and conducted round of various patient care facilities. He interacted with doctors on duty, patients and attendants to assess the ground situation and availability of patient care facilities in the hospital.
