Srinagar:- Directorate of Health Services Kashmir on Friday rebutted the reports of non-functioning of heating systems in Kashmir hospitals.
Director Health Services Kashmir Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather said that all heating systems presently are in place e.g Acs heaters gas heaters etc n function in all critical areas such as labour room s, theatres new born beds etc.
He said that reports being circulated on social media are baseless and there is no need pay heed towards these reports.
Spokesperson DHSK Dr Mir Mushtaq said that DHSK had already issued circular in this regard and heating arrangements have been made where ever required.
He said that a circular vide order no PS/DHSK/2023/6952-7033 dated 07-11-2023 has been issued wherein concerned authorities were directed to make heating arrangements and accordingly they were made.
He said that usually central heating systems are being made functional on 15 November however officials have disbursing powers have been given authority to use the system where ever they feel necessary. Director health services further said in view of unpredictable nature of our weather we have kept many alternative arrangements in places to face any kind of exigency
