Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 6: Minister for Health and Medical Education and ARI and Trainings, Ch Lal Singh today asked the medical and para-medical staff members to ensure that best medicare is provided to the patients in hospitals.
The Minister today chaired a review meeting with Health Department officials here.
Director Health, Dr. B. S Pathania, Mission Director NRHM, Dr. Yash Pal Sharma besides other senior officers of Health and Medical Education, ARI and Trainings Departments were present on the occasion.
The Minister reviewed district wise impact of swine flu in Jammu region and control measures adopted for preventing its spread. He directed all the concerned doctors to utilize every resource to control and prevent the spread of the disease. He also impressed upon CMOs, BMOs, and Medical Superintendents to monitor the situation closely and keep him informed on the issue. He also asked for ensuring proper cleanliness in and around the hospitals of the State.
Ch Lal Singh informed that a full-fledged testing laboratory would be established in the Government Medical College, Jammu for H1N1 tests, adding that for this purpose Rs. 6 crore for setting up of testing laboratory has already been released. The Minister asked the health functionaries to work with dedication and devotion for the welfare of the patients. He said that focus is being laid to strengthen the existing health institutions, particularly in far-off areas to ensure best possible medicare to the patients.
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