RAMBAN, JANUARY 23: Director Health Services, Jammu Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar conducted a comprehensive visit to District Hospital Ramban to review the functioning of the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) and the implementation of ongoing health schemes.
The Director inspected the SNCU facilities and reviewed the availability and operational status of neonatal care equipment, position of trained medical and nursing staff, maintenance of infection control protocols and overall quality of care being provided to sick and low-birth-weight newborns.
Emphasis was laid on strict adherence to standard treatment guidelines, regular monitoring of admitted neonates and strengthening of referral and transport mechanisms to ensure timely and effective neonatal care.
The Director also interacted with doctors, nursing staff and paramedical personnel and stressed the importance of strengthening maternal and child health services. The efforts of the hospital staff were appreciated and the administration was directed to address gaps observed during the inspection.
The Director also reviewed the implementation of major National and UT health programmes including RMNCH+A, Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK), National Health Mission (NHM) initiatives, Universal Immunization Programme, NCD screening programmes and other public health schemes. Officers were directed to ensure effective service delivery, proper record maintenance and maximum beneficiary coverage under all schemes.
An interaction meeting was held with the hospital administration, medical officers, nursing staff and paramedical personnel. The DHSJ appreciated the dedication and efforts in delivering healthcare services in challenging terrain. Directions were issued to promptly address gaps observed during the inspection and to further strengthen critical care and maternal-child health services.
Infrastructure facilities, availability of essential drugs, diagnostics and patient-centric services were also assessed during the visit. DHSJ stressed the need for improving coordination between District Hospital and peripheral health institutions for seamless referral services, especially in emergency and neonatal cases.
The visit underscored the Health Department’s commitment to enhancing healthcare infrastructure, improving neonatal outcomes and ensuring equitable, accessible and quality healthcare services for the people of Ramban district.