PAHALGAM: On the directions of Secretary of Health and Medical Education Department, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Director of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, today conducted an extensive tour from Chandanwari Base Camp Hospital to Sheshnag Base Camp Hospital.
During the tour, the DHSK inspected healthcare facilities established along the Pahalgam axis in view of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. He inspected facilities at Base Hospital Chandanwari, Mid Pissu, Pissu Top, Mid Zojibal, Zojibal, Nagakoti and Base Hospital Sheshnag.
The Director, during the tour, held a detailed review of health facilities in terms of the availability of staff, infrastructure, drugs, equipment & other logistics required for the smooth functioning of health care services.
In addition to this, he reviewed transit and static oxygen booth sites and gave directions regarding the strengthening of medical facilities along the new route from Chandanwari to Pissu Top. Space for additional oxygen booths was also outlined by the Director during the tour.
The Director highlighted that a predefined checklist tool has been devised by the Directorate to check the status of target achievement as per the mandate of healthcare facilities en route.
During the visit, the DHSK also outlined various gaps and gave on-spot directions to the concerned officers for their redressal. He directed the officers to apprise the status of target achievements on a daily basis.
During the tour, he also interacted with the deputed advance staff and appreciated their efforts in delivering healthcare services in such terrain. He stressed them to continue performing duties and leave no stone unturned while delivering health care services to the yatris during upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
