GANDERBAL: Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal Shreya Singhal on Saturday inspected District Hospital Ganderbal to review patient care, medical facilities and staff arrangements, besides visiting the Wandhama Transit Camp to assess basic amenities available to employees appointed under the Prime Minister’s Package.
During her visit to the district hospital, Singhal inspected patient wards, medical equipment and infrastructure. She also reviewed the availability of medicines and medical supplies, duty rosters of doctors and other staff, and feedback from patients regarding the services being provided.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the hospital administration to ensure regular attendance of doctors and medical staff, maintain proper duty rosters and provide timely medical attention, particularly to patients requiring urgent care.
She also stressed the need to maintain adequate stocks of essential medicines, keep proper records and strengthen monitoring of staff attendance and hospital operations. Officials were directed to address deficiencies and ensure effective utilisation of available infrastructure and equipment to improve healthcare delivery.
Later, at the Wandhama Transit Camp, Singhal interacted with employees appointed under the Prime Minister’s Package and listened to their grievances and demands.
She reviewed the availability of drinking water, electricity and sanitation facilities, besides assessing the condition of the existing infrastructure.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned Executive Engineer of the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department to ensure immediate repairs and maintenance wherever required. The concerned departments were also instructed to improve sanitation arrangements, ensure adequate drinking water supply and address deficiencies in essential amenities.
She stressed regular monitoring and prompt action to improve living conditions for employees residing at the camp.
During the hospital inspection, the Deputy Commissioner was accompanied by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chief Planning Officer, Medical Superintendent of District Hospital Ganderbal, Executive Engineer R&B, Tehsildar Ganderbal and other officials.
Officials accompanying her during the transit camp visit included the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chief Planning Officer, Executive Engineer R&B, the concerned Block Development Officer and other officers.