Kargil, July 09: Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chaired a review meeting to discuss developmental issues of Sub-District Hospital Drass.

The meeting was attended by Executive Councilor, PHE & IFC, Kacho Mohd Feroz; Executive Councilor, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry Syed Mujtaba; Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Kargil, Shrikant Suse; Councilor, Bhimbhet, Abdul Wahid; Councilor Ranbirpora, Abdul Samad; Chief Medical Officer Kargil, Block Medical Officer Drass besides other concerned officers were present during the meeting. 

During the meeting, the CEC took a detailed review of the staff strength (in positioned and sanctioned) at Sub-District Hospital Drass which includes surgeons, doctors, physicians, Medical Officers, pharmacists, nurses, medical assistants, sweepers etc.

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Dr Jaffer said due to the non-establishment of PSC board in Ladakh for the recruitment of gazetted posts of doctors, many vaccines are still lying vacant which is the main reason causing trouble in other sub–district hospitals as well.

The CEC said with the help of NHM, Ladakh, LAHDC, Kargil, is persistently trying to augment manpower at various health institutions including across the district.

The CEC Kargil gave patient hearing to the issues raised by the respective Councilors of the both constituencies of Drass Sub Division. He directed CMO Kargil to deploy a gynaecologist on rotational basis to SDH Drass as well. The CEC also directed the CMO to provide training to a doctor for a sonologist at the District Hospital Kargil.

The CEC also directed to deploy a paediatrician on a rotational basis. He also assured that a sweeper and a pharmacist will be deployed to SDH Drass once process of outsourcing is completed.

Dr. Jaffer also mentioned that the engagement of a gynecologist for the Drass Subdivision is in progress and will be deployed at the hospital once the procedure is completed.

The CEC directed CMO Kargil to hold Rogi Kalyan Meeting RKS at regular intervals along with both Councilors and discuss various other important issues of SDH Drass.