Post snowfall, CM Omar Abdullah inspects facilities at Ganderbal hospital

Takes stock of facilities, services available to patients during inclement weather

GANDERBAL, DECEMBER 28: Following heavy snowfall across the Kashmir Valley, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited District Hospital Ganderbal and assessed the facilities and services available to patients during the inclement weather.

During his visit, the Chief Minister inspected various units of the hospital and reviewed the availability of essential medicines, staff on duty and the functionality of the central heating system.

The Medical Superintendent briefed the Chief Minister on the hospital’s preparedness to ensure patient care, confirming that the central heating system is fully operational.

However, he also highlighted challenges such as a shortage of medical staff and ambulances in the district.

In response, CM Omar Abdullah reiterated his government’s commitment to enhancing healthcare services across Jammu & Kashmir and addressing critical gaps to meet public needs.

He assured that steps would be taken to resolve the issues raised by the hospital administration. Chief Minister directed the hospital authorities to strictly enforce the duty roster for medical and paramedical staff to ensure uninterrupted services to avoid inconvenience to patients.

During his visit he was accompanied by his advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and other concerned officers.