Suhail Rather
Bandipora : In a bid to streamline the functioning of health institutions and improve patient care, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Bandipora has issued a circular directing all Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) in the district’s health sector to strictly adhere to a set of operational guidelines.
The circular, issued on May 16, emphasises that no officer or official shall visit the office of the Director of Health Services, Kashmir (DHSK) or the CMO Bandipora frequently without prior permission from the concerned DDO.
It also mandates that all employees must perform only those duties that are part of their official job roles and refrain from engaging in unauthorised assignments.
Highlighting another key concern, the CMO’s circular strictly prohibits volunteers from undertaking any task in health institutions unless they are properly qualified in the relevant field and have completed a recognised course from an accredited institution.
“Any non-compliance found in this regard in any health institution is a violation of rules and will be the sole responsibility of the concerned DDO,” the circular reads.
The directive has been circulated to the Director of Health Services, Kashmir, the Medical Superintendent of the District Hospital Bandipora, and the Block Medical Officers of Bandipora, Hajin, and Gurez for strict compliance.
It is seen as a move to enhance accountability and ensure that healthcare delivery in the district remains uninterrupted and professional.
