On the directions of Secretary Health and Medical Education Department, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah (IAS) Director Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Mushtaq A Rather today conducted an extensive tour from Chandanwari Base Camp Hospital to Sheshnag Base Camp Hospital.
The inspection tour started early in the morning wherein DHSK inspected health care facilities that have been established via pahalgam axis in view of upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.The facilities included Base Hospital Chandanwari, Mid Pissu, Pissu Top, Mid Zojibal, Zojibal, Nagakoti,Base Hospital Sheshnag.
DHSK who trekked on pony and foot, conducted an in-depth review of health facilities in terms of availability of staff, infrastructure, drugs, equipment & other logistics needed for smooth functioning of health care services. In addition to this he took review of transit and static oxygen booth sites and gave directions regarding strengthening of medical facilities along the new route from chandanwari to pissu top.Space for additional oxygen booths was also deliniated by the Director Health.
A predefined checklist tool has been devised by the Directorate in order to check the status of target achievement as per the mandate of health care facilities en’route.
During the visit, DHSK highlited various gaps and gave onspot directions to the concerned officers and incharges for their redressal.He gave strict instructions in this regard and directed the officers to apprise the status of target achievements on daily basis.
During the tour he also interacted with the deputed advance staff and appreciated their efforts of delivering health care services in such terrain.He stressed them to continue performing duties and leave no stone unturned while delivering health care services to the yatris during upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
