Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Jan 9: The Director of Health Services Kashmir (DHSK), Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather today impressed upon the health officials in the districts to ensure pregnant women are provided with all the required facilities.
Dr Rather was on a visit to Sub District Hospital Bijbehara and trauma hospital Bijbehara where he reviewed the Covid-19 arrangements and health care facilities provided to patients.
A spokesperson of the DHSK said that the Director visited the upcoming building for SDH Bijbehara.
“He also took a review of Covid-19 maternity facilities and directed the concerned officials to provide hassle-free facilities for pregnant women,” the Spokesperson said.
The Director also advised the Medical Superintendent, SDH Bijbehara to stay alert and be stationed so that no patient faces any problem.
The Director said in future the Bijbehara hospital will be upgraded with modern health care facilities in addition to facilities available on the date.
During the visit, the Director asked the hospital administrators to follow guidelines of the Union Health Ministry, which were revised in view of the Covid variant Omicron.
Meanwhile, under the direction of Director Health Services Kashmir, special teams of officers headed by Assistant Directors of DHSK visited various hospitals across Kashmir valley.
The officers who were leading these teams included epidemiologist, and SSO Kashmir Dr Talat Jabeen, Assistant Director Rehbare Sehat DHSK Dr SM Qadri, Assistant Directors DHSK Dr Nishat and Dr Kausar.
They visited several hospitals in Ganderbal, Budgam and Shopian districts and took a review of the health care facilities being provided to patients.
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