Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Sept 12: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, today said that the Government has earmarked over Rs 124 crore to boost health infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir.
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The funds have also been allocated for a PET scan at GMC Srinagar, which so far was available only at SKIMS, Soura.
In a post on ‘X’, Itoo said the allocation includes a CT scan facility at GMC Jammu, MRI machines for GMC Baramulla, GMC Kathua and GMC Rajouri, a Cath Lab at GMC Doda, and a PET scan for GMC Srinagar.
She added that the plan also provides for strengthening telemedicine services with 80 units across the Union Territory, ensuring wider access to modern healthcare.
The Minister said the measures reflect the Government’s resolve to make quality healthcare more accessible and reliable for the people of J&K.
Officials said the process for procuring these machines and setting them up at the respective hospitals will begin shortly.
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