DHSK reviews functioning of JLNM Hospital

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, Oct 8: Director of Health Services Kashmir, (DHSK) Dr Jehangir Bakshi along with the Divisional team, today conducted an extensive visit to Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) Hospital Srinagar.
The visit aimed to assess the current status of hospital facilities and address key areas requiring immediate attention.
During the tour of the new building, the Director visited the CT Scan section and highlighted the need to expedite the delivery of the MRI machine, which has already been processed through the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd (JKMSCL).
The Director urged the concerned officers to follow up on the procurement process to ensure timely installation and operation.
He held discussions regarding the completion of the new hospital building. Emphasis was laid on accelerating the remaining construction works to make the entire facility fully operational.
The Director stressed the importance of ensuring that the hospital’s Operation Theatres functions 24×7 for conducting various specialized surgeries. He directed the concerned officers to prioritize the augmentation of both human resources and equipment required to make this possible, thereby, enhancing surgical care at the hospital.
He conducted a detailed review of the work being done in the Surgical and Medical Intensive Care Units (ICUs).
A thorough review of the Paediatric section was also conducted. He commended the efforts of the staff in managing patient care, recognizing the quality of services being provided to children.