STATE TIMES NEWS
BHADERWAH: Expressing dismay over the non-functioning of CT Scan since its installation in Sub-District Hospital (SDH), Bhaderwah, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Bali Bhagat on Monday ordered an inquiry to find out the cause and fixing the responsibility in a time bound manner in the matter.
During the course of inspection of SDH, Bhaderwah, the minister noticed that the CT Scan, which was installed about two years ago, was never put to use and this costly equipment remained idle, and the patients suffered for want of its services.
He immediately ordered an inquiry to find out the truth so that the action against the erring person (s) was initiated accordingly.
The minister also expressed anguish over the dysfunction of lift and Central Heating System of the hospital and directed the concerned authorities to take immediate steps to make these services functional immediately.
The minister directed the CMO, Doda to submit the requirements for proper further streamlining and upgradation of medicare facilities in the SDH, Bhaderwah so that the patients of this far-off pocket do not suffer for want of medicare services.
Managing Director, J&K State Medical Supplies Corporation, Dr. Yashpal Sharma, CMO, Doda, Dr. Kulbushan and other officers of the health and family welfare departments were present on the occasion.
