Health Min conducts surprise inspection of SDH Pattan

Pattan, Aug 14: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, conducted a surprise inspection of Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Pattan on Thursday to review the healthcare facilities available there for the general public.Nasir Aslam Wani, Advisor to Chief Minister, also accompanied the Minister during the surprise inspection.During the inspection, the minister minutely assessed different sections of the hospital, including OPD, casualty ward and other units. She also inspected the drug store, pharmacy and other critical sections of the hospital.Interacting with the doctors and other staff, the Itoo took detailed inputs from them about the facilities available and the scope for upgrading the necessary facilities. She directed them to provide 24/7 healthcare services to the public at the hospital, and the duty roster should be duly followed so that there is no inconvenience to the public.During the visit, the health minister engaged with the locals, patients and their attendants during the inspection to gather first-hand insights about the services available at the hospital.While interacting with the public, Minister Itoo said this inspection is not merely a formality, but the government’s commitment to transparency, accountability and patient-centric service. “Healthcare is a fundamental right and every patient deserves timely, dignified and effective treatment. This government will address any lapses swiftly at the hospital,” she said.Itoo instructed the hospital administration to act on identified deficiencies, ensure proper maintenance of duty rosters and uphold a 24×7 service readiness at the hospital for the general public.