AJK Health Minister Reviews Hospital Upgradation and Healthcare Improvement Projects

Altaf Hamid Rao
MIRPUR (AJK), November 13: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Health Minister Dr Mustafa Bashir Abbasi on Friday visited the Kashmir Institute of Cardiology (KIC) and Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur to review ongoing development work, renovation projects and healthcare facilities for patients.
During his visit to KIC, the minister inspected the upgradation of the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and directed officials to ensure quality construction with patients’ needs as a priority. He also instructed the administration to make arrangements for installing 30 proposed electric hospital beds according to available space and capacity.
The minister reviewed renovation plans for the hospital building, including repairs to ceilings in corridors, wards, rooms and the new block. He also called for improved wall finishing, a uniform colour scheme, replacement of curtains and blinds, quality fans and improvements to the conference hall.
Taking notice of dampness and water seepage, Dr Abbasi directed officials to find a permanent solution and improve the rainwater drainage system.
Later, he visited the Trauma Centre and Emergency Department at Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur. He directed authorities to improve facilities through the installation of a protective fibre-sheet roof at the rear of the Emergency Department, renovation of external walls, stone finishing, improved architectural design and quality LED lighting.
The minister also instructed the Public Works Department representatives to conduct technical assessments of the proposed construction and repair projects and prepare cost estimates. The work will proceed after obtaining the required approvals.
He further directed the hospital administration to give priority to improvements that directly benefit patients and enhance healthcare services.
Medical Superintendent Professor Dr Ejaz Ahmed Raja, District Health Officer Dr Fida Hussain Raja, hospital and KIC administrators, cardiologists and other officials were present during the visit.