In a significant move to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has appointed 103 Medical Officers across various remote and underserved regions of the Union Territory.
According to the J&K Health Minister Sakina Itoo, the newly appointed specialists will be deployed in District Hospitals (DHs) and Sub-District Hospitals (SDHs) to improve healthcare delivery and address the shortage of medical staff in far-flung areas.
Taking to social media, Sakina Itoo said, “Pleased to announce the appointment of 103 Medical Officers across J&K, strategically deployed to strengthen healthcare in remote and underserved areas. Specialists are being posted to DHs and SDHs to enhance service delivery. A step forward in building a healthier J&K.”
