2 weeks ago

Omar Abdullah Reviews Jammu and Kashmir Healthcare Strengthening

Omar Abdullah held a meeting about improving healthcare in Jammu and Kashmir.

Officials explained what hospitals and health services need.

They discussed buildings, equipment, doctors, nurses and medical education.

They also reviewed specialised services such as cancer treatment and liver transplants.

Digital health and public health services were discussed too.

Abdullah said the government should fix the most urgent problems first.

He noted that all the needed money may not be available at one time.

He promised continued support for improvements in the health department.

Key facts

Meeting chair: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Main focus: Healthcare infrastructure and services across Jammu and Kashmir
Planning document: The Advisory Committee's report will serve as a reform roadmap.
Funding issue: The full reform plan requires substantial funding, which may not be available all at once.
Institutions reviewed: Government medical colleges, SKIMS and tertiary- and district-level healthcare institutions
Services discussed: Cancer care, digital health, mental health, drug de-addiction, liver transplants, nutrition and geriatric care
Government assurance: Abdullah pledged continued support from the health and finance departments.

theprint.in · 2 weeks ago