Kishtwar cloudburst: DHS Jammu lunches emergency medical response

Jammu, Aug 16: The Directorate of Health Services Jammu (DHS Jammu), under the supervision of Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr Sayed Abid Rasheed Shah, has initiated emergency medical response measures to assist those affected in the cloudburst that struck the Chashoti area of Kishtwar district. Director Health Services Jammu, Dr Abdul Hamid Zargar, reached Padder, Kishtwar, on August 14 and launched a coordinated response to provide urgent medical care and support to the victims. Administrative Secretary H&ME also reached Padder on August 15 to oversee the medical aid facilities being provided.Multiple medical teams comprising doctors, paramedical staff and emergency health personnel were deployed to the affected areas. These teams are working around the clock to provide medical aid to the injured and affected families.A fleet of fully equipped ambulances has been deployed to ensure the timely transfer of critical patients to nearby health institutions for advanced treatment. Emergency medical camps have also been established near the affected zone with essential medicines, first aid and trauma care facilities.DHS Jammu has been working in close coordination with the Kishtwar District Administration and SDRF/NDRF teams for the last three days to ensure seamless healthcare support during rescue and relief operations. Chief Medical Officer, Kishtwar Dr Rajinder has been assisting in providing medical aid to those in need.Attendants of the victims and several NGOs have appreciated the swift action taken by the health department, which has helped reduce mortality.