early times report
DODA. Feb 10: On the directions of the Director General of Police, Prisons J&K Sh Deepak Kumar (IPS) and Deputy Commissioner Doda Sh Harvinder Singh (IAS), and under the able guidance of the Chief Medical Officer Doda Dr Tanveer A Rather, a mega health screening camp for HIV and Hepatitis B & C was organised for jail inmates at District Jail Bhaderwah, on 09-02-2026.
The camp was organised by the District Surveillance Unit (IDSP), Doda, in collaboration with District Jail Bhaderwah, with active support from Government Medical College Doda and Sub-District Hospital Bhaderwah.
The programme was graced by the presence of Superintendent District Jail Bhaderwah, Shri Hamid Ullah Naik, Block Medical Officer Bhaderwah, Dr. Versha Sharma; along with officials from the CMO Office and BMO Office Bhaderwah.
A dedicated medical team from GMC Doda and SDH Bhaderwah conducted screening for Hepatitis B & C, along with general health check-ups. In addition, NCD screening, TB screening, and eye screening were carried out for more than 100 inmates lodged at District Jail Bhaderwah.
The primary objective of the camp was to ensure early detection of communicable and non-communicable diseases among inmates, facilitate timely referral and treatment, and promote preventive healthcare practices within the prison premises, thereby strengthening inmate health and well being.
Speaking on the occasion, the Superintendent District Jail Bhaderwah Sh Hamid Ullah Naik expressed his gratitude to the higher authorities including DG Prisons J&K, District Administration Doda, and the Health Department for organising such an important and much-needed health initiative.
He appreciated the coordinated efforts of all stakeholders and emphasized the significance of regular health screening camps in safeguarding the physical and mental well-being of inmates.
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