KATHUA, JUNE 13: Director Health Services Jammu Dr Poonam Sethi today conducted a comprehensive review of healthcare arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026 in district Kathua. She was accompanied by Nodal Officer SANJY Dr Sanjay Sharma and Assistant Director Directorate of Health Services Jammu Dr Ila Gupta.
During the visit, the Director inspected healthcare facilities and medical preparedness at the Lakhanpur Entry Point, the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir for pilgrims. She reviewed the deployment of medical teams, availability of essential medicines, ambulance services, emergency response mechanisms and other healthcare facilities being established for the smooth conduct of the Yatra.
Dr Sethi also visited two designated Langar sites in Hiranagar Block, where dedicated medical teams will be deployed to provide healthcare services to pilgrims and assessed arrangements for first aid, emergency care, disease surveillance and availability of medical supplies. The team further inspected CHC Nagri Parole and reviewed its preparedness to cater to the healthcare needs of pilgrims and manage medical emergencies during the Yatra period.
A review meeting held during the visit was attended by the Medical Superintendent GMC, District Tuberculosis Officer, District Health Officer, all Block Medical Officers, district monitoring staff and Block ASHA Coordinators. The meeting focussed on healthcare preparedness, manpower deployment and inter-departmental coordination for efficient healthcare delivery during the pilgrimage.
