Srinagar, July 12: Union Health Secretary, Apurva Chandra on Friday inspected health facilities set up by Directorate of Health Services Kashmir for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, 2024.
A DHSK spokesperson said the Health Secretary was accompanied by Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather who was directed by Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rashid Shah to accompany the visiting Union Health Secretary.
During the inspection senior health officers and Health Secretary visited various health facilities en route to the holy cave from Pahalgam, including Nunwan base hospital, Pahalgam Hospital, Panchtarni, Sangam Top Lower holy Cave, and Holy Cave.
He said the Secretary also took feedback from yatris, doctors and paramedics posted from different parts of the country about the health care facilities set up for the pilgrims.
“Both yatris and staff praised the arrangements and dedication of the health department. Chandra was briefed by Director Health Services Kashmir about the healthcare facilities being provided to yatris at Base Hospital Panchtarni,” the spokesman said.
The Union Health Secretary expressed satisfaction with the arrangements and appreciated the efforts of the health department. He acknowledged the dedicated work of doctors and paramedics and was impressed by the innovative poney ambulance concept, which has upgraded healthcare facilities for yatris.
“The innovative poney ambulance is a game-changer in ensuring timely medical assistance to pilgrims in challenging terrain,” Chandra said.
He also appreciated the efforts of Director Health Services Kashmir for introducing innovative solutions from time to time to upgrade healthcare facilities for yatris.
