KUPWARA, NOVEMBER 12: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara, Ghulam Rasool Thursday inspected Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Sogam and held a detailed on-spot review of healthcare facilities with special focus on winter preparedness.
The ADDC was accompanied by Block Medical Officer (BMO) Sogam, Dr. Javid Rasool Shah and other concerned officers.
During the visit, the ADDC took a round of various sections of the hospital including Emergency, OPD, IPD, Laboratory and Pharmacy. He interacted with the staff and patients to get feedback about the facilities being provided.
On-spot inspection revealed that duty doctors and para-medical staff were found available and performing their duties. Heating arrangements were found in place and functional. Medical supplies and essential medicines were found available in adequate quantity.
The ADDC stressed upon the hospital authorities to remain available strictly as per the duty roster and ensure best healthcare services to the patients, especially in view of the approaching winter season.
He further directed the concerned to keep all heating arrangements fully functional and put in place additional heating measures wherever required for the convenience of patients and attendants. He also instructed for maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene in and around the hospital premises.
