AIIMS Kashmir To Be Made Functional Next Year: LG

Jammu- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday stated that AIIMS at Jammu is absolutely useful whereas the one at Awantipora in Pulwama district shall be made useful subsequent 12 months.

“Till 2014, there were only three medical colleges in J&K ,but with Prime Minister Narendera Modi Ji’s interest, seven new medical colleges were sanctioned. The AIIMS in Jammu is fully functional and the one coming up at Awantipora will be made functional next year,” the LG stated

The LG made these remarks through the inauguration of ‘Jashn-e-Sehat’, two-day well being conclave to rejoice individuals’s proper to well being and deliberate challenges and future roadmap for higher well being companies supply, right here at Convention Centre, an official spokesperson stated Friday.

Sinha stated that the individuals within the erstwhile state confronted persistent neglect of healthcare for nearly 63 years, whereas the Prime Minister established a resilient well being system and offered well being assurance to all.

“A more happier and productive society is our prime objective. I believe public health is fundamental to stable socio-economic growth. Prudent policy followed by robust implementation helped us to fill gaps in health care capacities and eradicate inequality between rich and poor,” Sinha stated.

The LG, the spokesperson stated, additionally maintained that whereas many developed nations are mulling over Universal well being protection, PM Narendra Modi has ensured equal entry to well being companies with out monetary hardship.

“For almost 67 years, people of J&K faced persistent neglect of healthcare. There was no government health insurance scheme. Prime Minister established a resilient health system and provided health assurance to all,” the LG stated.

“The State health agency that is implementing ABPMJAY SEHAT has achieved many milestones since the launch of initiative and more than 77 lakh people have been provided with Ayushman cards and so far 6 lakh beneficiaries have been provided free and cashless treatments under the scheme,” he added.

Sinha, the spokesperson stated, additionally knowledgeable that round 1000 individuals are utilizing the well being golden card per day and getting remedy price Rupees two and a half crore day by day.

The LG, he stated, additional noticed that roughly 92% of households within the J&Ok have a minimum of one Ayushman Card with 4 districts ¬— Ganderbal, Shopian, Kulgam and Samba have achieved 100% saturation as per the NFSA database whereas 4 different districts— Poonch, Anantnag, Pulwama and Ramban are nearing 98% saturation.

“Leave no one behind is not just a mantra for me but it is also my commitment to the people. Public well-being is always at the center of our policies and our spending on health programs has risen as compared to many developed and bigger states,” Sinha stated.

Highlighting the achievements of J&Ok additional, the LG, as per the spokesperson stated that the UT is rising as a shining instance throughout the nation with world class well being infrastructure.

“Besides, 7 new medical colleges work is underway on 2 AIIMS, 2 State Cancer Institute’s, 2 Bone & Joint hospitals and more than 300 health infrastructure projects,” the LG stated.

“In last three years, 2742 health and wellness centers have been established; 207 Advanced Life Support Ambulances and 286 Basic Life Support Ambulances have been dedicated for the health care of the general public,” he added.

The spokesperson stated that the LG additional knowledgeable that on order to shift in the direction of automated service supply, the federal government has launched ‘e-SAHAJ’ challenge which entails on-line appointment from docs, and digitization of affected person’s medical information and so forth.

“In the first phase of e-SAHAJ, 575 health facilities have been covered and it is integrated with Rapid Assessment System, which will also provide real time feedback from common citizens,” Sinha stated.

On this event, the spokesperson stated, the LG congratulated the individuals of Jammu Kashmir and appreciated the devoted efforts of well being care employees, officers of State Health Agency and National Health Mission for the sturdy implementation of the well being insurance schemes.

Earlier, Sinha, he stated, felicitated the Deputy Commissioners and CMOs of the Districts, representatives of hospitals of private and non-private sector for the excellent work and achievements within the implementation of the schemes of well being sector.

A brief clip of the testimonies of the beneficiaries of PMJAY AB & SEHAT was additionally displayed on the event.

The LG, the spokesperson stated, additionally launched Qissa-e-Ayushman espresso desk guide, e-RUPI pay as you go e-vouchers for offering diagnostic companies, e-SAHAJ (Electronic System for Administration of Hospital and Joint Management), and Tele-MANAS (Mental Health Assistance & Networking Across States) cell of NHM. He additionally launched a report on Gap Assessment of District Hospitals as per IPHS 2022.

On the event, the LG, he stated, underscored that Right to well being for all with out discrimination is our dedication.

“We have ensured every citizen in need of medical attention is treated with respect and dignity,” Sinha added.

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