Bandipora Healthcare System
efficient & effective: DHSK
Clarifies on a news item published in cross-section of media,
terms it far-fetched and not representing the true state of healthcare in
B'pora
BANDIPORA, JUNE 13: The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir
today clarified on a news item published recently in various sections of
the press claiming decline or collapse of healthcare services in District
Bandipora of Kashmir Division.
As per an official statement issued here, the Directorate of
Health Services, Kashmir, has clarified that this report is far-fetched and
does not represent the true state of healthcare in the district.
Contrary to these claims, healthcare services in District
Bandipora have been functioning effectively and efficiently. Over the past
year, the district's healthcare system has managed to see 7,22,995 patients in
the Outpatient Department (OPD) and admit 3,562 patients in the Inpatient
Department (IPD).
Additionally, 2,608 major surgeries and 11,198 minor surgeries
have been performed, and 5,789 deliveries have been successfully conducted.
Across various health institutions, 3,29,710 laboratory tests have been carried
out, along with 19,971 ultrasounds.
The healthcare system in Bandipora is robust and capable of
meeting the needs of its population. Although there are currently 25 vacancies
in the regular establishment, the National Health Mission (NHM) has provided
additional manpower, including 2 specialist doctors, 19 MBBS doctors, and 20
AYUSH doctors.
Moreover, 7 post-graduate trainee doctors from various
Government Medical Colleges are working in District Hospital Bandipora under
the District Residency Programme to further enhance the service capacity.
The Directorate has also referred the vacant posts to the Public
Service Commission for recruitment, and the process is underway to fill these
positions accordingly.
The Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, along with the
Government of Jammu & Kashmir, remains committed to providing
quality-driven, affordable healthcare services to the people at their
doorsteps.