ANANTNAG: Hon’ble Minister for Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare, Ms. Sakeena Masood Itoo, conducted a surprise late-night visit to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag and reviewed patient care facilities and the overall functioning of the institution.
During the visit, the Minister interacted with patients and their attendants, enquired about healthcare facilities and assessed the arrangements for timely treatment.
She issued strict directions to the hospital administration to ensure the availability of consultants during night hours, emphasising that no patient should be left unattended and that uninterrupted medical services must be maintained.
The Minister also directed the authorities to address existing shortcomings and take immediate measures to improve healthcare facilities and hospital management.
Making her position clear, Ms. Itoo asserted that negligence or any compromise in patient care would not be tolerated, reiterating the Omar Abdullah-led Government’s commitment to strengthening public healthcare institutions and ensuring quality medical services for all.