Rehan Qayoom Mir
Srinagar, Nov 1: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a remarkable transformation in the healthcare sector over the past five years, marked by the establishment of well-equipped hospitals, and a record increase in MBBS and nursing seats.
Speaking at the inaugural function of 200-Bedded Hospital, Amandeep BR Medicity, in collaboration with Ujala Cygnus Healthcare, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, “In a very short span of time since 2020 modern healthcare facilities were developed including well-equipped hospitals, increased record number of MBBS and nursing seats for adequate number of qualified healthcare professionals. These initiatives strengthened healthcare in remote areas.”
He called for a strong collaboration between the public and private sectors to improve health outcomes and ensure access to quality healthcare for all.
“Under the leadership of PM Modi, we built new medical colleges, health and wellness centres, launched universal health insurance and created a high-quality and accessible healthcare for people of J&K UT,” he said, adding, “Around 90 percent of the population in Jammu Kashmir is covered under the universal health coverage of Rs 5 Lakh. Our health infrastructure is better and we are also attracting private investments in health sector.”
He also called for judicious utilisation of the existing resources to meet the needs of patients with compassion, sensitivity and dedication.
Amandeep BR Medicity hospital inaugurated by LG Sinha is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced medical technology.
Sunil Sharma, Leader of Opposition (LoP) in J&K Legislative Assembly; Dr Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board; Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary, Health and Medical Education; Dr. Amandeep Kaur, Founder Director, Amandeep Group of Hospitals; Nitin Nag, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services, members of Amandeep Group of Hospitals and Ujala Cygnus Healthcare Services, senior officials, doctors and staff of the hospital attended the inaugural ceremony.
