Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 10: Minister of State for Health, Shabir Ahmed Khan today chaired a high level meeting of health functionaries to take stock of impact of dengue in the State especially in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts. He also discussed measures for prevention of spread of this disease in the State.
The Minister reviewed district wise impact of dengue in Jammu region and constituted a committee headed by Director Health Services with other members from health and other concerned departments as members to combat this disease in the State. He said all possible efforts are being made by the department to control this disease.
The Minister directed all the concerned doctors to utilize every resource to control and prevent the disease. He stressed for creating awareness among the masses about control and prevention of spread of dengue. He said that a team of doctors has also been deputed at Railway Station, Airport and Bus Stand.
He also impressed upon CMOs, BMOs, and Medical Superintendents to monitor the situation closely and keep him informed about any development. He directed the concerned department to ensure fogging and spray in a routine way to control the disease.
Later, the Minister also chaired monthly meeting to review the physical and financial achievements of Health Department.
He called upon the health functionaries to explore every possibility to provide better medicare to the people. He also announced ambulance for Banihal Hospital on the demand of concerned CMO.
Shabir also reviewed the status of progress on civil works and utilization of funds provided under various centrally sponsored schemes. He directed the concerned executing agency for expediting the construction works for timely completion.
Commissioner Secretary Health and Medical Education Gazanfar Hussain, Director Health Services, Jammu, Dr B.S. Pathania, Mission Director, National Rural Health Mission (NRHM), Dr. Yash Pal Sharma, Deputy Director Health Dr Baldev Raj Sharma besides other senior officers of Health Department attended the meeting.
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