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AJK Health Minister Visits DHQ Hospital BhimberAzad Kashmir
The health minister inspected wards and facilities at DHQ Hospital Bhimber and asked officials to prepare a phased plan to improve patient care, with a cath lab project and new equipment also discussed.
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Azad Kashmir Health Minister Dr Mustafa Bashir Abbasi visited the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital in Bhimber, where he inspected wards and facilities and directed officials to draw up a short-, medium- and long-term plan of action to improve services for patients.
During the visit, the minister inspected the hospital’s administrative sections, wards and medical facilities in detail. He was briefed by District Health Officer (DHO) Mirpur Dr Fida Hussain, Medical Superintendent Dr Mahboob Ahmed Chaudhry, DHO Bhimber Dr Shahzad Ghazanfar, Executive Engineer Mazhar Hussain and other health department officials.
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The minister directed that all available resources be used to provide quality medical care, better patient care and easier treatment, in line with the vision of the Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir. He said patients visiting the hospital must receive facilities without discrimination, and doctors and medical staff should perform their duties with a spirit of service.
Public health a top priority, minister says
Dr Abbasi said public health is among the government’s top priorities. He said the treatment system is being improved through the provision of modern medical equipment, essential machinery, medicines and staff at government hospitals, and effective steps will be taken to provide special relief to the people of Bhimber district in the health sector.
Cath lab project and funding, according to the briefing
Officials also briefed the minister in detail on the project to set up a modern cardiac catheterisation laboratory (cath lab) at DHQ Hospital Bhimber. According to the briefing, steps are being taken to give practical shape to the project with substantial funds, and the building and other necessary arrangements form part of the plan. The minister reviewed progress on the project and stressed its timely completion so that people can receive modern heart treatment facilities.
The briefing also covered funding for the hospital’s overall improvement. According to officials, an overall grant of about Rs970 million has been allocated, including about Rs102 million for human resources. They also mentioned a biomedical plan of about Rs300 million and a new approval of Rs30 million. Equipment covered in the briefing included echo machines, cardiac monitors, ICU beds, ECG machines, X-ray machines, blood pressure sets and wheelchairs, along with improvements to the operation theatre and other departments.
The minister directed officials to ensure transparency, quality and timelines in all projects so that the benefits of allocated funds reach the public directly. He said the short-, medium- and long-term plans, along with the government’s 100-day plan, will bring more facilities to the public, and stressed better hospital administration, cleanliness, patient care and staff attendance.
Dr Abbasi praised Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Tariq Farooq for his special interest and efforts in improving Bhimber’s health sector, saying his work for public service and the district’s development is commendable. He added that efforts to improve hospitals across Azad Kashmir are being pursued on a priority basis, and the health department will continue working with all relevant institutions to improve the sector.
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