Ganderbal 18 July: District Development Council (DDC) Chairperson Ganderbal Nuzhat Ishfaq Tuesday inaugrated first of its kind Ayush Health and Wellness Center at Lar Ganderbal.
Tehsildar Lar, Assistant Director Ayush Dr Sajad Suja, Deputy Director Ayush Dr Nuzhat Bashir, District Nodal Officer Ayush Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Payir, Medical Officer Dr Zahoor, BMO Lar, PRIS and other concerned and large number of people were present on the occasion.
While dedicating the institution to the public, the, DDC Chairperson Ganderbal Nuzhat Ishfaq said, that AYUSH systems of medicine have been traditionally used for healthcare through centuries. She said that the health promotive, preventive and curative roles of Ayush systems are the reasons for its acceptance among the masses.
DDC Chairperson urged people to avail benefits of the facilities at the wellness centre which includes Preventive, Promotive and Curative services and integrates Allopathic, AYUSH and Naturopathic systems for holistic approach towards health and wellbeing of a person and community. “It is a good opportunity for people of Lar to avail services of Ayush like OPD services, Ayush Medicines, Panchkarma, Yoga etc” she added.
The DDC Chairperson said one of the objectives of establishing H&WC is to promote social connectivity and wellbeing and wellness of people of the district. She enjoined upon the Health functionaries to work in a mission mode for effective and efficient functioning of the Centres to serve its purpose in the larger interest of the people.
She also emphasised on giving focused attention towards vulnerable groups including socially and marginalized weaker sections of society.
The area wore a festive look after the centre was inaugrated as it has become source of attraction in the area. The facilities like cupping, massaging, yoga , gym and Ayush medical consultation are also available for the locals.
Meanwhile, the local people of Lar and adjoining areas have hailed the initiative taken by DDC Chairperson and District Administration and hoped that people visiting these wellness centres will be benefited.
She stated that further steps will be taken for promoting Heath and Medical tourism in Ganderbal district.
