Sopore, October 21: In a significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure in Sopore Constituency, three ambulance vehicles costing approximately ₹60 lakh, donated by MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar under his Constituency Development Fund (CDF), have finally reached Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Sopore.
The three ambulances will be deployed at SDH Sopore, PHC Duroo Zaingair and PHC Tarzoo, respectively, with the objective of improving emergency medical services, facilitating timely transportation of patients and enhancing access to healthcare facilities across the constituency.
The addition of these ambulances is expected to strengthen emergency response services and provide much-needed assistance to patients, particularly those requiring urgent medical attention in Sopore and its adjoining areas.
Speaking to JKNS News Agency, MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar said that strengthening the healthcare system remains an important priority. He assured that more ambulances would be provided in the future to further improve healthcare facilities and emergency medical services across Sopore Constituency.
He reiterated his commitment to addressing the healthcare-related needs of the public and improving medical transportation facilities for patients.
BMO Sopore Dr. Zulfikar welcomed the arrival of the three ambulances and expressed happiness over the initiative, stating that the vehicles would provide valuable support to the healthcare system and benefit the people of Sopore Constituency.
He thanked MLA Sopore Irshad Rasool Kar on behalf of the Health Department for the initiative and expressed hope that additional healthcare facilities and resources would be made available to SDH Sopore and its adjoining areas in the future.
Meanwhile, local residents also appreciated the initiative, stating that the provision of ambulances would help strengthen healthcare services and improve emergency patient transportation.
The locals expressed happiness over the attention being given to the healthcare sector and voiced hope that the issues faced by SDH Sopore and other Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in the constituency would also be addressed in future.
The arrival of the three ambulances marks an important addition to the existing healthcare infrastructure, with residents hoping for further improvements in medical facilities, emergency response and patient care across Sopore Constituency.