Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 28: Director Health Services Jammu (DHSJ), Dr Abdul Hamid Zargar, convened a comprehensive review meeting to assess the overall performance and progress of various health programmes being implemented in Jammu district at conference hall of DHS Jammu.
The meeting was attended by the I/C Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Jammu Dr Ratesh Khullar, State Tuberculosis Officer (STO), District Tuberculosis Officer (DTO), all Block Medical Officers (BMOs), and officials from the District Programme Unit.
At the outset, the DHSJ took a detailed presentation from district officials on the status of key health indicators, ongoing initiatives, and programme-wise achievements. The review covered major national health programmes including NTEP, NHM initiatives, maternal and child health services, non-communicable diseases (NCD), immunization performance, communicable disease control measures, and infrastructure strengthening.
The DHSJ emphasized the importance of timely reporting, effective field monitoring, and improved inter-departmental coordination to ensure efficient delivery of healthcare services. Special focus was laid on enhancing outreach activities, strengthening diagnostic services, and improving patient satisfaction across all health institutions of the district.
The Director also reviewed the functioning of health facilities at the block level and sought feedback from BMOs regarding manpower availability, logistics, and operational challenges. Directions were issued to expedite pending administrative and programme-related tasks to ensure better service delivery at grassroots level.
The DHSJ encouraged all officers and field staff to continue working with dedication and adopt a result-oriented approach for achieving improved health outcomes.
The meeting concluded with the DHSJ reiterating the department’s commitment to providing accessible, reliable, and patient-friendly healthcare services to the people of Jammu district.
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