Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education Sakeena Itoo on Thursday said the Government is determined to establish world class medical infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sakeena said this during the inauguration of Catheterization Laboratory (Cath-Lab) and newly constructed Block-A of Mirza Mohammad Afzal Beigh Memorial (MMABM) Associated Hospital, GMC Anantnag in south Kashmir on Thursday.
The Minister highlighted that Omar Abdullah led government is committed to provide world class healthcare facilities to the public near their doorsteps.
“Present Government is determined to establish world class medical infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir besides removing certain shortcomings in the health sector”, She maintained.
While dedicating the Cath-Lab and Block A of GMC Anantnag to the public, the Minister remarked that this significant development marks a new era in the healthcare services across South Kashmir, as GMC Anantnag becomes first among newly established Medical Colleges to get its dedicated Cath-Lab.
“With inauguration of Cath-Lab, people of South Kashmir will get the best possible medical care services close to their doorsteps, especially in terms of cardiac care”, Itoo stated.
Sakeena added that healthcare must be the first priority for all, adding that doctors and other healthcare workers must uphold the trust of people. She acknowledged that there is shortage of manpower, assuring that these shortcomings will be addressed soon.
The Minister also appreciated the administration and staff of GMC Anantnag and its associated hospital for providing best healthcare services to people of South Kashmir.
Pertinently, with the inauguration of Cath-Lab, people of South Kashmir as well as Pir Panjal region will have a sigh of relief as they will get the best cardiac healthcare services in their vicinity.
