Jahangeer Ganaie
Srinagar, Jul 15: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday assured unwavering support from the Omar Abdullah-led government to the medical community in Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking at the inauguration of an additional block at Bone & Joint Hospital here, the Deputy CM said. “The Omar Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir will provide every support to our doctors. However, there is a condition – doctors need to respect the government and the institutions they serve,” he said.
He praised the medical professionals for their outstanding efforts in delivering quality healthcare to patients. “Doctors are doing a tremendous job, and their dedication is highly appreciated,” he added.
Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Medical Education (H&ME), Sakeena Itoo, addressed the media, saying the additional block at Bone & Joint Hospital was approved by the government in 2014 and had been pending since then. She expressed satisfaction that the project was now complete and officially inaugurated by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Itoo said certificates were distributed to the recently passed MBBS graduates, who were appreciated for their achievements. “These young doctors should serve with dedication wherever they are posted,” she said.
Regarding the enhancement of stipends for MBBS interns, the health minister assured that the process was underway and that the stipends would be increased very soon.
