Jahangeer Ganaie
Srinagar, Apr 7: At a time when the people observed World Health Day, a large section of the society, especially those belonging to the weaker section of the society continue to remain devoid of basic health facilities in Kashmir, leaving them to lurch at large.
Dr Nisar Ul Hassan said that poor people in Kashmir still don’t have access to basic health facilities as they don’t afford tests and medicines.
“The poor section of the society is being pushed to the wall. Whenever the doctors suggest these patients undergo MRI, CT and other tests, they don’t afford to pay the hefty sums meant for these medical examinations,” he said.
Due to poverty, many people don’t visit hospitals and they remain undiagnosed till they reach the last stages of the diseases and subsequently die, he said, adding that the doctors here prefer to write branded medicines, which they have to purchase from outside and unfortunately cannot afford.
Government must come up with a policy so that the poor people must get every health facility free, he said.
About the rising drug menace, he said that the menace is involving the young generation but the society in general has failed to do anything in this regard.
“Drugs are available in every nook and corner despite authorities claiming high and tall due to which we are losing our young generation,” he said.
Drug trafficking must be stopped at an earliest, he said.
“A person can be healthy if he is physically, mentally as well as socially fit and without any illness either psychological or physical,” Dr Owais H Dar, Consultant Radiologist at GMC Anantnag said.
“To remain healthy, one has to follow a healthy life-style like good eating habits which include avoiding high calorie foods especially junk and fast foods which are rich in nutrients, anti-oxidants and trace elements like green leafy vegetables and fruits.” He said.
“One must do regular exercises and avoid a sedentary lifestyle. By at least walking for two KMs a day and doing aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes is quite good to remain physically fit,” he added.
“Personal hygiene and clean surroundings is also of utmost importance to safeguard oneself from many infectious diseases,” he said.
“Mental calmness and sharing good relationships with family members, friends and other society members is also good for psychological well being,” he added.
“Having a good and cordial atmosphere at work place is quite effective in reducing work stress,” he said, adding that the screen time must be reduced especially in young children as excessive screen time in kids lead to retinal damages and behavioral problems.
He urged the people to follow healthy lifestyle and share good relationship with each member of the society.
