Udhampur, Apr 21 (JKNS): Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Information Technology, Satish Sharma on Tuesday visited Government Medical College (GMC) Udhampur to review the medical facilities being provided to road accident victims and assess the overall preparedness of the institution in handling emergency cases.
During the visit, the Minister conducted a detailed inspection of various wards, including emergency and trauma sections, and took firsthand stock of the treatment being provided to the injured. He interacted with patients and their attendants to understand their concerns and satisfaction levels regarding the healthcare services.
Sharma reviewed the availability of doctors, paramedical staff, critical care infrastructure, medicines, and diagnostic facilities. He emphasized that timely and efficient medical intervention during the “golden hour” is crucial in saving lives in accident cases and directed the hospital authorities to further strengthen emergency response mechanisms.
The Minister instructed the hospital administration to ensure round-the-clock availability of specialist doctors, well-equipped ambulances, blood bank services, and essential life-saving drugs. He stressed that no compromise should be made in providing immediate and quality treatment to accident victims and directed officials to maintain optimum readiness at all times.
Highlighting the need for an integrated approach, Sharma called for enhanced coordination among health, transport, and police departments to streamline accident response and patient referral systems.
He also directed for regular monitoring of trauma care services and timely upgradation of medical equipment to meet growing healthcare demands.
The Minister underscored the importance of maintaining high standards of hygiene, sanitation, and patient care within the hospital premises. He also reviewed ongoing and proposed infrastructure development works at GMC Udhampur and assured that necessary resources would be provided to further strengthen healthcare facilities in the region.
Appreciating the dedication of doctors, nurses, and paramedical staff, Sharma lauded their efforts in managing emergency cases and urged them to continue serving with commitment and compassion.
He was accompanied by the MLA Ramnagar R.S Pathania, MLA Gulabgarh Khursheed Ahmad , Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, senior health officials, and hospital authorities, who briefed the Minister on the functioning of the institution, patient load, and steps being taken to enhance service delivery.
Reaffirming the Government’s commitment to providing accessible and quality healthcare to all, the Minister assured that GMC Udhampur would be further strengthened with improved infrastructure, manpower, and advanced medical facilities to meet the healthcare needs of the people effectively. (JKNS)
