DC Doda reviews delivery of the health services

DODA, March 17: In order to review the healthcare scenario of the district, Deputy Commissioner, Vishesh Mahajan chaired a meeting of senior health functionaries at DC Office Complex today. The DC took a detailed review of achievements under various health schemes and the functioning of health institutions. CMO Doda Dr A H Zargar briefed the chair about the functioning of the health department.

The DC laid stress on rationalisation of staff working under NHM and maintaining monthly work done by health staff. Regarding an increase in institutional deliveries at block level, he directed BMOs to utilise ASHAs’ services to motivate pregnant ladies for institutional and safe delivery.

Regarding attachment of health staff, he strictly directed all concerned not to attach any staff without prior approval from competent authority. The DC urged upon health functionaries to focus on quality healthcare in the district and said that punctuality and hygienic conditions in health facilities are indispensable.

Besides CMO Doda, the meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner, Dr Ravi Kumar Bharti, all Block Medical Officers and other concerned from the department.