Sakeena Itoo inspects OPD, IPD
sections of MCCH at GMC Anantnag
ANANTNAG, APRIL 03:
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education,
Sakeena Itoo, conducted inspection of OPD and IPD sections of Maternity and
Child Care Hospital (MCCH) here today, currently functioning from newly
constructed block of Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag.
During the
inspection, the Minister took stock of the facilities being provided for the
newly born babies and children. She interacted with the doctors, staff and
attendants and took appraisal from them about the facilities available.
While speaking on
the occasion, Sakeena highlighted the government’s commitment towards
strengthening healthcare infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir. She said that
the construction on newly announced 250-bed Maternity and Child Care Hospital
will commence soon. “This new facility will significantly boost the Pediatric
healthcare services in South Kashmir, ensuring better treatment and care for
our children”, she stated.
The Minister said
that due to the congestion at MCCH Sherbagh, we have shifted some sections of
the hospital to this building, adding that in coming days more facilities will
be developed here for the ease of patients.
MLA Anantnag-West,
Abdul Majeed Bhat (Larmi); MLA Shangus-Anantnag-East, Reyaz Ahmad Khan;
Principal GMC Anantnag, Medical Superintendents and other concerned officers
accompanied the Minister during the visit.