Chief Secy urges AIIMS-Jammu to expand ops to hilly, remote areas
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo has commended the efforts of AIIMS-Jammu in delivering quality healthcare. He also emphasised the importance of collaboration among AIIMS, UT Government, IIT and IIM to address healthcare challenges in far-flung areas of this region effectively.
During his visit to AIIMS Jammu, Dulloo interacted with the faculty of the institute to assess the facilities being provided to patients there besides taking stock of issues, if any, confronting them.
In his address, Dulloo highlighted the urgent need to focus on improving medical infrastructure in hilly and remote areas, where healthcare accessibility was limited. He expressed confidence that collaborative efforts and innovative solutions could significantly enhance the quality and reach of medical services in such regions.
He sought support from this elite health institution to use their human and technological resources to reach out to areas which lack access to better medical facilities. He assured them that the administration would extend every possible support to them in such pursuits.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar, Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, and Samba Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma.
Professor Shakti Kumar Gupta, ED & CEO, AIIMS Jammu, highlighted the key facilities available in AIIMS Jammu, including the library, Poison Information and Management Centre, OPD, IPD, Emergency Department and the blood bank.
Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah remarked on the pivotal role of AIIMS Jammu in advancing medical education, research and specialised care in Jammu region. He assured that the government remains committed towards supporting the institute in its mission to provide comprehensive healthcare solutions across the union territory.
The visit also involved discussions on strategies to strengthen the healthcare system in Jammu and Kashmir by leveraging institutional synergies and technological advancements. This engagement underscores the government’s dedication towards ensuring that the people of J&K have access to world class healthcare facilities, especially in underserved regions.
