SRINAGAR: Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu and Kashmir, Athar Aamir Ul Shafi on Monday reviewed maternal and child healthcare services and the progress of the upcoming Critical Care Block at SKIMS Medical College and Hospital, Bemina.
During a meeting with the hospital administration, the Mission Director assessed maternal and child health indicators and discussed measures to improve the quality, safety and accessibility of care for expectant mothers.
He also reviewed paediatric services, with particular focus on the functioning and clinical outcomes of the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU).
The physical and financial progress of the Critical Care Block, being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), was also examined. Shafi stressed adherence to the prescribed timelines to ensure the project’s timely completion.
He subsequently inspected the labour room, maternity ward, SNCU and the upcoming Critical Care Block, assessing healthcare delivery, hygiene and infrastructure. He also interacted with medical staff and patients to take stock of services and concerns.
Emphasising clinical quality and institutional cleanliness, Shafi called for maintaining high standards of patient care and ensuring respectful and compassionate treatment for maternity patients.
The hospital administration assured him that the directions would be followed and that available NHM resources would be utilised to improve healthcare services.
The Mission Director was accompanied by the Principal of SKIMS Medical College, Bemina; the Medical Superintendent; heads of departments; the Divisional Nodal Officer for NHM Kashmir; programme managers from NHM J&K and other officials.
