Satish Sharma reviews treatment facilities for accident victims
JAMMU, APRIL 23: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, and Sports Minister Satish Sharma on Monday expressed deep sorrow and anguish over the tragic loss of lives in the unfortunate bus accident at Jalo on the Ramnagar–Udhampur route.
Deeply saddened by the incident, the Deputy Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. He also extended his sympathies to those injured in the accident and wished them a speedy and full recovery.
He assured that the administration is extending all necessary medical care to the injured and that every possible support will be provided to the affected families during this difficult time.
The Deputy Chief Minister prayed for strength and courage for the grieving families to endure this irreparable loss.
In a sperate statement, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo expressed deep sorrow and anguish over the tragic loss of lives in the unfortunate bus accident on the Ramnagar–Udhampur route.
The Health Minister conveyed her heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls. She also expressed solidarity with the injured passengers, wishing them a speedy and complete recovery.
Taking immediate cognizance of the incident, the Minister issued urgent directions to the Principals of Government Medical College Jammu and Government Medical College Udhampur to ensure swift and coordinated medical response for all those injured.
She instructed the Principals of both medical facilities to keep emergency services on high alert and ensure prompt admission of all referred patients without delay.
“Deploy dedicated teams of senior doctors, trauma specialists, surgeons and paramedical staff for continuous monitoring and treatment. Maintain round-the-clock availability of specialist care, including critical care and surgical interventions wherever required”, Sakeena Itoo directed both Principals.
The Minister also asked them to ensure adequate availability of blood, essential medicines and life-saving equipment in emergency wards and ICUs, as well as establish a coordinated referral mechanism between hospitals to handle critical cases efficiently.
The Minister further directed that no laxity should be tolerated in the treatment of the injured and emphasized that all necessary medical facilities must be extended free of cost on priority.
Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Information Technology, Satish Shrma visited the Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur to review the medical facilities being provided to the road accident victims and assess the overall preparedness of the institution in handling such emergency cases.
During the visit, the Minister conducted a detailed inspection of various wards including emergency and trauma sections. He took stock of the treatment being provided to the injured. He interacted with the patients and their attendants, seeking feedback on the services being extended to them by the hospital.
Sharma reviewed the availability of doctors, paramedical staff, critical care infrastructure, medicines and diagnostic facilities. He emphasized that timely and efficient medical intervention during such emergencies is crucial in saving the precious human lives. He directed the hospital authorities to further strengthen the emergency response mechanisms.
The Minister instructed the hospital administration to ensure round-the-clock availability of specialist doctors, well-equipped ambulances, blood bank services and essential life-saving drugs.
Highlighting the need for an integrated approach, Sharma called for enhanced coordination among the health, transport and police departments to streamline accident response and patient referral systems. He also directed for regular monitoring of trauma care services and timely upgradation of medical equipment to meet the growing healthcare demands.
The Minister underscored the importance of maintaining high standards of hygiene, sanitation and patient care within the hospital premises. He also reviewed the ongoing and proposed infrastructure development works at GMC Udhampur and assured that necessary resources would be provided to further strengthen the healthcare facilities in the region.
Appreciating the dedication of doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff, Sharma lauded their efforts in managing the emergency cases, asking them to continue serving with commitment and compassion.
The Minister was accompanied by MLA Ramnagar R.S Pathania, MLA Gulabgarh Khursheed Ahmad, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, senior health officials and hospital authorities, who briefed the Minister on the functioning of the institution, patient load and steps being taken to enhance the service delivery.
