JAMMU, NOVEMBER 13: Reinforcing its steadfast and commitment to strengthening specialized healthcare infrastructure across the Union Territory, the Mission Director National Health Mission (NHM), J&K Athar Aamir Ul Shafi Khan today conducted a comprehensive on-site monitoring and review visit at the Government SMGS Hospital, Jammu.
The visit was aimed at rigorously evaluating the on-ground execution of core NHM initiatives, ensuring that life-saving maternal and child health interventions translate seamlessly into accessible, high-quality care for every family in Jammu and Kashmir.
Accompanied by Dr. Ashutosh Gupta, Principal of Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu; Medical Superintendent of Government SMGS Hospital Jammu; Head of Departments; Chief Medical Officer Jammu and NHM Programme Managers, the Mission Director undertook a detailed inspection of the hospital. The review covered pivotal units dedicated to vulnerable populations, including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU), District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC), Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), Oncology, Thalassemia & Radio Diagnosis Unit etc.
During deliberations with hospital administration and medical faculty, the Mission Director underscored NHM’s overarching pledge to bridge critical infrastructure and operational gaps. He emphasized that the Mission is fully dedicated to accelerating the expansion and technological enhancement of NICU facilities to handle critical neonatal emergencies with precision.
Concluding the visit, the Mission Director commended the unwavering dedication, resilience and round-the-clock service of the doctors, nurses and paramedical staff. He reiterated that NHM J&K remains resolute in its mission to modernize emergency transport services, eliminate preventable maternal and child mortalities, and set a new benchmark for pediatric healthcare standards across the region.
