Sham Lal chairs Rogi Kalyan Samiti meeting at Bhalwal

MLA Jammu North and BJP vice president, Sham Lal Sharma chairing a Rogi Kalyan Samiti meeting at Bhalwal on Friday.
MLA Jammu North and BJP vice president, Sham Lal Sharma chairing a Rogi Kalyan Samiti meeting at Bhalwal on Friday.

‘Focus on healthcare improvement’

Excelsior Correspondent

JAMMU, Apr 11: A crucial meeting of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti was held today at the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bhalwal to review and strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and service delivery across the block.
The meeting was chaired by MLA Jammu North and Chairman of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti, Sham Lal Sharma, and attended by key administrative and medical officials.
During the meeting, a comprehensive monthly work done report was presented, highlighting the number of surgeries conducted, gynecological procedures, emergency and accidental cases, and other essential healthcare services.
Sham Lal Sharma emphasized that such records must be properly documented and regularly updated, ensuring transparency and accountability in the functioning of all health institutions.
Issues related to hospital infrastructure, especially those concerning electricity, plumbing, and overall maintenance, were also discussed in detail. Sharma expressed concern over these challenges and directed that immediate corrective measures be taken to prevent disruption of patient services. He also raised the issue of the irregular water supply at SDH Kot Bhalwal, terming it a serious matter that needs urgent intervention from the concerned departments.
He instructed that the issue be identified on priority and resolved in a time-bound manner.
Sharma emphasized that healthcare is not just a service but a responsibility, and every officer and stakeholder involved must function with commitment and seriousness. He stressed that detailed documentation of surgeries, procedures, and medical cases should be treated as an institutional priority, not just for internal records but also for performance audits and policy planning.
He further stated that no compromise should be tolerated in the availability of sanitation, water, electricity, and essential medical facilities. Referring to specific infrastructure gaps, he directed officials to immediately communicate any basic requirement to the relevant departments.
The meeting was attended by SDM Jammu North, Deepak Kumar, BMO Bhalwal, Rabia Khan, BDO Bhalwal, Sunil Sharma, tehsildar Bhalwal, Monika Sharma, CDPO, Mohit Kumar, ZEO Bhalwal, Ali Khan, former BDC Chairman Kuldeep Raj, along with other members of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti.