Initiative aims to strengthen community partnerships and make quality healthcare more accessible through a special privilege programme
Srinagar, November 15: Reinforcing its commitment to community engagement, accessible healthcare and meaningful institutional partnerships, PARAS Health Srinagar on Sunday launched its Privilege Cards for members of the Rotary Club of Kashmir, artists and journalists, marking a significant step towards strengthening its association with key sections of society.
The initiative was unveiled during a special Rotary Club meeting hosted at PARAS Health Srinagar, which brought together members of the Rotary fraternity for an interaction centred on healthcare, community welfare and collaborative engagement.
The privilege card initiative is aimed at recognising and strengthening PARAS’s association with individuals and groups who play an important role in community development, social service, cultural enrichment and public communication. Through the programme, the hospital seeks to build a stronger healthcare partnership with the Rotary fraternity, the creative community and the media fraternity.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr Murtuza Habib, Associate Vice President and Facility Director, PARAS Health Srinagar, said the initiative reflected the hospital’s commitment to extending its healthcare outreach beyond conventional hospital services.
“Healthcare institutions have a larger responsibility towards the communities they serve. At PARAS, we believe that quality healthcare should be accessible, inclusive and supported by strong community partnerships. Through these privilege cards, we want to recognise the contribution of Rotarians, artists and journalists while building a meaningful association with people who work closely with society. Our endeavour is to make healthcare more approachable and strengthen the bond of trust between the institution and the community,” Dr Habib said.
Dr Tauseef Ahmad Bhat, President, Rotary Club of Kashmir, appreciated the initiative, describing it as an encouraging example of how healthcare institutions and community organisations can come together for a larger social purpose.
“Rotary has always believed in service above self, with community welfare at the heart of its activities. Initiatives like these create opportunities for meaningful collaboration between institutions and society. The association with PARAS Health Srinagar is a positive step towards bringing healthcare closer to people while encouraging greater engagement between the medical fraternity and community organisations. We appreciate PARAS for recognising the role of Rotarians, artists and journalists through this initiative,” Dr Bhat said.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for Rotarians to interact with the hospital leadership and gain an overview of its healthcare services, facilities and ongoing initiatives. The programme was followed by a facility tour and lunch.
The launch reflects PARAS Health Srinagar’s broader approach of building partnerships with different sections of society, acknowledging their contribution and creating avenues for collaborative engagement in healthcare.
By extending the privilege card initiative to Rotarians, artists and journalists, PARAS Health Srinagar seeks to strengthen its community connect while reaffirming its commitment to quality healthcare, trust and social responsibility.
