Rs 7200 cr to be spent on augmenting infrastructure
MBBS seats enhanced to 1300
Srinagar, July 31: In the last several years, the health sector in Jammu and Kashmir has made significant improvements under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
The LG administration has provided the highest-ever financial allocation to the health sector of J&K from its pocket, as well as generous financing for the centre’s contribution to healthcare initiatives.
As a result, great progress has been made in health and medical education. The number of MBBS seats in J&K has grown to 1300, and the government has set aside Rs 7200 crore for the establishment of two AIIMS in the UT.
In the Union Territory, funds have been set aside for the ongoing building of 7 medical colleges, 2 new nursing homes, 10 nursing colleges to be improved, 2 state cancer hospitals to be operationalized, and 2 bone and joint hospitals to be built. Jammu and Kashmir have one of the largest health budget allocations in the country. More than 2000 medical education seats and 250 DNB seats at the DH/CHC level have been added. Rs 881 crore for district-level health infrastructure improvement. 140 projects were undertaken for the improvement of the district-level health sector, of which 120 have been finished and the remaining 20 will be completed in 2023-24.
“Over the previous four years, J&K has achieved amazing success in the healthcare industry. With one of the biggest financial allocations in the country for the health sector, the J&K government is committed to a healthier and happier future for all of its residents,” said a senior health department official
“The current government has addressed every weakness of the previous decades. The establishment of dedicated Cancer Institutes has changed the lives of patients because advanced cancer treatment modalities, such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgical interventions, are now available in the State Cancer Institutes in Jammu and Srinagar, eliminating the need for patients to travel to other parts of the country. Similarly, ultramodern Bone and Joint Hospitals are now operational, offering specialised treatment for conditions related to bones, joints, and musculoskeletal disorders with cutting-edge diagnostics, surgical interventions, and rehabilitation services, thereby improving the overall quality of orthopaedic healthcare in the region.”
“Rural healthcare is being improved by improving the network of ASHA workers and applying new tactics such as the T3-Test, Treat, and Talk Anaemia Camps. These camps emphasise the delivery of diagnostic testing, appropriate therapy, counselling, and education to anaemia patients in the comfort of their own homes. Furthermore, the Scan and Share system is utilising technology, allowing patients to digitally register for outpatient treatments and submit papers or information. This method lowers the need for documentation, resulting in more effective resource utilisation.
While there may be certain obstacles, such as a faculty shortage at new GMCs, efforts are also being made to solve this issue. It’s admirable that the goal is to provide health care to the very last individual in need. The authorities are working towards this aim by focusing on increasing hospital infrastructure and managing personnel issues. Some of the country’s most known mega hospital chains have already built facilities in Srinagar, and many more such proposals to construct Medi-cities are in the works. With UT’s environment and significant healthcare infrastructure and amenities, Jammu & Kashmir will be a key focus of Health Tourism within a few years.”
Officials said that these programmes show a dedication to enhancing healthcare services, encouraging preventative care, and harnessing technology to improve patient outcomes. The health system in Jammu and Kashmir has grown more robust and better suited to satisfy the population’s healthcare demands by concentrating on preventative measures, early intervention, and efficient processes.
