Kargil, May 23 : Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM) Ladakh, Tushar Anand, IAS, reviewed healthcare facilities and assessed the functioning of key health institutions in Kargil district during visits to PHC Panikhar, CHC Sankoo and PHC Karsha, here today.
Accompanied by Chief Medical Officer Kargil and Block Medical Officers of Zanskar, Sankoo and Taisuru, the Mission Director inspected healthcare infrastructure, diagnostic services, pharmacy facilities and overall patient care arrangements at the institutions.
During the visit, Tushar Anand interacted with doctors, paramedical staff and healthcare workers to review issues concerning healthcare delivery and the functioning of the health centres. He also took stock of existing facilities and discussed measures required for strengthening services in remote areas of the district.
The Mission Director assured the staff that necessary interventions under the National Health Mission would be undertaken to improve healthcare infrastructure and patient care facilities across the region.
Emphasising the importance of accessible and patient-centric healthcare, he also interacted with patients to gather direct feedback regarding the quality of services being provided at the institutions.
Officials said the inspection focused on assessing the availability of essential healthcare services, including diagnostic and drug distribution facilities, particularly in view of the healthcare challenges faced by remote and high-altitude regions of Kargil district.
During the inspections, Tushar Anand reviewed cleanliness and maintenance standards at the health institutions and issued directions for strengthening diagnostic and pharmacy services through NHM support to ensure better healthcare delivery.
The visit formed part of NHM Ladakh’s ongoing efforts to monitor healthcare institutions and improve medical facilities in underserved areas of the Union Territory.
