| Sham Lal chairs RKS meet at SDH Bhalwal, reviews health services | | |  Early Times Report
JAMMU, Apr 11: A crucial meeting of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti was held today at the Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bhalwal to review and strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and service delivery across the block. The meeting was chaired by MLA Jammu North and Chairman of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti, Sham Lal Sharma, and attended by key administrative and medical officials.
During the meeting, a comprehensive Monthly Work Done Report was presented, highlighting the number of surgeries conducted, gynecological procedures, emergency and accidental cases, and other essential healthcare services. Sham Lal Sharma emphasized that such records must be properly documented and regularly updated, ensuring transparency and accountability in the functioning of all health institutions.
Issues related to hospital infrastructure, especially those concerning electricity, plumbing, and overall maintenance, were also discussed in detail. Shri Sharma expressed concern over these challenges and directed that immediate corrective measures be taken to prevent disruption of patient services. He also raised the issue of the irregular water supply at SDH Kot Bhalwal, terming it a serious matter that needs urgent intervention from the concerned departments. He instructed that the issue be escalated on priority and resolved in a time-bound manner.
While addressing the committee, Sham Lal Sharma emphasized that healthcare is not just a service but a responsibility, and every officer and stakeholder involved must function with commitment and seriousness. He stressed that detailed documentation of surgeries, procedures, and medical cases should be treated as an institutional priority, not just for internal records but also for performance audits and policy planning.
He further stated that no compromise should be tolerated in the availability of sanitation, water, electricity, and essential medical facilities. Referring to specific infrastructure gaps, he directed officials to immediately communicate any basic requirement to the relevant departments. "A time-bound resolution mechanism must be in place, and the seriousness of the healthcare sector must reflect in every level of functioning-from administration to patient care," he said. He also assured full support in taking up major issues at higher forums and securing required assistance or approvals.
The meeting was attended by SDM Jammu North Deepak Kumar, BMO Bhalwal Rabia Khan, BDO Bhalwal Sunil Sharma, Tehsildar Bhalwal Monika Sharma, CDPO Shri Mohit Kumar, ZEO Bhalwal Ali Khan, former BDC Chairman Shri Kuldeep Raj, along with other members of the Rogi Kalyan Samiti.
The session concluded with a collective resolve to work in coordination for the betterment of healthcare services, ensuring that every citizen in the region has access to safe, reliable, and efficient medical care. |
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