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Hello Jammu News at 7:30:00 PM 0


SRINAGAR, JUNE 8: Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, Minister for Health and Medical Education, called on Governor N.N. Vohra at the Raj Bhavan today.
Dr. Manyal briefed Governor about the various ongoing initiatives of his Department for providing satisfactory healthcare facilities to the people. He also informed Governor about certain other important issues relating to the functioning of departments under his charge.
Governor and Minister discussed arrangements which are being made for the forthcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra, relating to the location of Medical Camps enroute the Yatra tracks, positioning of doctors and para-medical staff, medical examination and issuance of Health Certificates to the intending pilgrims, stocking of medicines and essential equipments in Emergency Care Units along the tracks and in the Medical Camps, particularly Oxygen Concentrators.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:07:00 PM 0

‘Specialized facilities in hospitals flagged as thrust area’
UDHAMPUR, JUNE-02: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Davinder Kumar Manyal today dedicated the newly established dialysis unit to the people here at the District Hospital Udhampur.
The Dialysis unit has been established under Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme.  
Member Legislative Assembly, Udhampur Pawan Kumar Gupta was also present on the occasion along with Deputy Commissioner,   Ravinder Kumar, Director Health Services, Jammu, Gurjeet Singh, Director Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sameer Mattoo, Mission Director NHM,  Dr. Yashpaul Sharma , Deputy Director Head Quarter, Jammu  Dr. Chander Parkash,  Deputy Director Schemes, Dr. Dimple, Deputy Director Planning DHS, Jammu, Neelam Baru Chief Planning Officer, Ashok Khajuria, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. K.C Dogra,  ASP, Faisal Qureshi, Medical Superintendent, DH Udhampur Dr. Vijay Basnotra, Deputy Medical Superintendent, Dr. Vijay Raina besides other district Officers Doctors, paramedical staff, were present on the occasion.
After inauguration , the Health Minister accompanied by MLA Pawan Gupta took round of the hospital and inspected     Emergency block,   OPD, Blood bank Laboratory,  CCU, Observation ward, Blood bank technical room, Ultra Sound, X-Ray, CT Complex, CR work station, Special new born care unit, Nurses Station.  The CMO and concerned staff   briefed him about the setup and patient care facilities available in the hospital.
Earlier, the health Minister chaired a meeting to review the progress and achievements of the District Hospital.
During the meeting, MLA Pawan Gupta projected various issues and highlighted  immediate requirement for trauma centre , Anesthesia station, Air conditioners, shifting of electric sub-station required for expansion of  the hospital, 50 bedded MCH wing, Skin specialist, Pediatrician, requirement of maternity ward, Gas pipe line , requirement of Qtrs for BMO, & paramedical staff, up gradation of sub- centre Patnitop, construction of NTPHC Cherayi, requirement of supervisory vehicles for district HQ and blocks, up gradation of PHC Panchari to CHC level, etc.
Health Minister appreciated the efforts made by Chief Medical Officer and his team to improve the patient care services in the hospital.
The Minister said the   dialysis facility   will be a great boon for the patients   suffering from kidney ailments.  “Otherwise these patients have to travel to Jammu, pay heavy cost for the dialysis which will now be available readily at a nominal fee for common patients and free of cost for   BPL category,” the Minister informed.   
He informed that our government has started the process to establish dialysis unit in every district to facilitate the patients   of rural areas. The minister said that upgradation and specialization of health facilities have been flagged as thrust   area particularly in rural areas.
Later, the Minister interacted with a delegation of Medical Employees federation.  The delegation presented a charter of demands and sought early redress of the issues.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:11:00 PM 0


Releases GATS-2 (Global Adult Tobacco Survey) Factsheet, Jammu and Kashmir, 2016-17
SRINAGAR, MAY 31: Expressing concern on the trend of smoking among youth, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Dr. Davinder Kumar Manyal today said that smoking puts individual at multiple health risks and it not only affects active smokers but passive smokers are equally affected.
Dr. Manyal was speaking at an event on World No Tobacco Day organized by State Health and Medical Education Department and JK Voluntary Health Association, here today.
The Minister said that there is a need for public awareness and community engagement to highlight the ill-effects of smoking. “So, it is moral and social responsibility of everyone to spread the message in the society,” he added.
This year the theme of the World No Tobacco Day is “Tobacco and heart disease." On the occasion, Dr. Manyal called for concerted efforts to sensitize people about the disastrous effects of tobacco consumption.
The Minister said that tobacco has been clinically proved as the main cause of cancer which affects millions across the world, adding tobacco is considered as one of the major threat to public health in 21st century, Manyal said that print and electronic media can play a major role in curbing the consumption of tobacco among youth.
During the function, GATS-2 (Global Adult Tobacco Survey) Fact Sheet, Jammu and Kashmir, 2016-17 was released- a global standard for systematic monitoring of adult tobacco use both smoking and smokeless.
At the end of the function, a power point presentation was shown on the use of Tobacco among youth in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education, Dr. Pawan Kotwal, Director General Health Services, Kashmir Dr. Saleem ur Rehman, Principal Government Medical College, Srinagar Dr. Saima Rashid, Mission Director National Health Mission, Dr. Yashpal Sharma, Drug Controller J&K, Nazir Ahmed, Executive Director J&K Voluntary Health Association A.M.Mir (IAS Retd), Project Director J&K State Aids Control Organisation, Dr. Mushtaq Ahmed, Director Family Welfare Dr. Samir Mattoo, State Nodal Officer FW, Former Principal GMC and renowned Physician, Dr. GQ Allaqaband, Dean Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai, Dr. T. Sundaraman, Director, Disaster Management Aamir Ali, various NGOs and other senior officers from various Departments were present on the occasion.

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Hello Jammu News at 8:12:00 PM 0


        SAMBA, MAY 26: Minister for Health & Medical Education, Devindar Kumar  Manyal  today inaugurated blood storage unit here at District  Hospital Samba.

The inauguration of the new facility was marked by a blood donation camp organised by health department.
Over 100 volunteers from across Samba district donated blood at the camp which was collected by Dr Gurdeep Singh and his team.
Also present on the occasion were Deputy Commissioner S Rajinder Singh Tara, SSP Anil Mangotra, CMO   Dr Rajinder and expert team headed by chief technician from blood bank Gandhi Nagar Jammu and officers and staff of health department.
In his inaugural address, the Minister appreciated health department for organizing blood donation camps across the state. The Minister appealed the youth to voluntarily donate blood for saving the precious lives.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:24:00 PM 0

 JAMMU, MAY 26: Minister for Health and Medical Education Devinder Kumar Manyal, today inaugurated a two-day medical Camp for screening and early intervention services for children under Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) at Maharaja Hari Singh Agricultural Collegiate School, Nagbani, Jammu.
While speaking on the occasion, Manyal said that the camp is being held as part of series in the State to improve the overall quality life of children, decrease child mortality, morbidity and out of pocket expenditure of the poor families.
Approximately, 3500 children enrolled in the School will be screened by 11 RBSK Mobile Health Teams in the two-day camp being held on 26thand 28th May 2018. Specialist services in Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Gynaecology, General Physician, Paediatrics, Adolescent Health Counselling were provided on spot to the children. Besides, screening awareness about various schemes of National Health Mission, health education, demonstration on techniques of hand washing etc was given to children.
Students at the camp pledged with the Minister to follow the healthy lifestyle and spread the message to everyone in their surroundings.
Mission Director, NHM, J&K, Dr. Yashpal Sharma, Family Welfare MCH & Immunization, J&K  Dr. Sameer Mattoo, Chief Medical Officer, Jammu, State Nodal Officer, NHM, J&K, Dr Mohammad Shafi Koka and other officers from State Health Society, NHM, J&K, doctors from different specializations and students were present on the occasion.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:27:00 PM 0


Directs for speedy implementation of flagship schemes
JAMMU, MAY 21: Minister for Health and Medical Education, Dr Davinder Kumar Manyal today said that present Government is committed to provide better healthcare facilities to people at their doorsteps with emphasis on rural and remote areas.
 He said that the Centre has already raised the level of funding for the health sector in Jammu and Kashmir in cooperation with the State government, keeping in mind the objective of providing quality medical services and facilities to people living in the remote and small towns of the State.
The Minister was speaking while inaugurating an Ultrasound Unit at Primary Health Centre, Nud Samba. He directed officials from Health Department for mass awareness of various health care schemes so that people can avail maximum benefits.
He also added that the various health care projects are under implementation in the State “Our Chief Minister is also committed in providing quality healthcare not only in primary but also in all secondary and tertiary hospitals.”
Later, the Minister also inaugurated Rashtriya Bal SwasthyaKarya Karam (RBSK) at Government Higher Secondary School, Nud.
On the occasion, Minister said the main objective of the RBSK scheme is to provide health protection to the poor families from the financial liabilities arising out of health ailment that involve hospitalization and other expenses. He also called for immediate measures for the speedy implementation of various healthcare schemes to give succour to the poor people.
Mission Director, National Health Mission, NHM, Dr. Yashpal Sharma speaking on the occasion said that their department organised 22 camps under RBSK across the State. He also added that various teams of doctors were deputed time and again for a free checkup and free distribution of medicine.
Director Family Welfare, Dr. Samir Mattoo, MD, NHM, Dr. Yashpal Sharma, CMO Samba, doctors, para-medical staff, students and the general public were present on the occasion.
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Hello Jammu News at 8:48:00 PM 0
SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Minister for Agriculture Mohammad Khalil Band today called on the Minister for Health Devinder Kumar Manyal to discuss various issues related to Health sector.
The Ministers discussed the ways in which Health Sector can be strengthened. A delegation of ISM Pharmacists also accompanied Band and they sought the fast track filling of posts. The delegation informed the Health Minister that 105 posts of ISM Pharmacists are vacant in the health department and recruitment on these positions will greatly strengthen the department.
The Health Minister assured the delegation that these posts will be referred to recruitment agencies soon.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:21:00 PM 0

SRINAGAR, MAY 10: Minister for Health & Medical Education Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal today chaired maiden review meeting of health sector in Kashmir Division at Banquet Hall, Srinagar.
The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Health & Medical Education Asiea Naqash, Principal Secretary, Health & Medical Education, Dr Pawan Kotwal, Commissioner Food Safety, Dr. Abdul Kabir Dar, Director General Health Services, Kashmir Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman, Mission Director NHM, Directors of Family Welfare, JKSACS, ISM, Deputy Directors, Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents of District & Sub District Hospitals, Nodal Officers of various schemes & other officers of Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir.
The Minister appreciated the work done and milestones achieved by Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir and directed the officers to put in additional efforts to improve the health care service system in the state.
He assured officers of the Directorate of all possible cooperation in achieving the goals of improved healthcare facilities and also assured to resolve long pending demands of the employees working in the department.
Minister of State for H&ME Asiea Naqash in her address said that a lot of development has taken place in health sector during the last three years and these efforts need to be intensified for better health care. She said the government is committed to provide better healthcare facilities to the people at affordable price and urged the officials to work with extra zeal for the welfare of the common masses.
On the occasion Principal Secretary, Health & Medical Education Dr Pawan Kotwal briefed the ministers about the pertinent issues which need to be prioritized and stressed upon the district level officers to work in a time bound manner to complete the on-going projects and programmes of the Govt.
The DG Health Services, Kashmir Dr Saleem-ur-Rehman in his presentation gave a comprehensive overview of the functioning of department.
Project Director AIDS Dr Mushtaq Pathan, MD NHM, Dr Yashpal Sharma, Director Family Welfare, Dr Samir Mattoo, Director ISM Neeraj Kumar in their presentations briefed the Minister about various health care activities conducted and targets achieved by the department.
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Hello Jammu News at 7:13:00 PM 0


SAMBA, MAY 19:  Member Parliament,  Jugal Kishore Sharma  chaired the quarterly meeting of District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) here today .
 The meeting was attended by Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga, Member Parliament, Shamsher Singh Manhas, MLA Samba, Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Hiranagar, Kuldeep Raj , DDC Sheetal Nanda ,ADDC Vivek Sharma, SSP Anil Magotra, District Level Officers and nominated members of DDCMC. The members reviewed the physical and financial progress achieved by Rural Development, IWMP, Health, Education, PWD, PMGSY, PHE and other departments under various schemes.
Jugal Kishore directed ACD Samba to focus on proper identification of beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana( PMAY) and implementing the scheme in a transparent manner by displaying list of proposed beneficiaries at panchayats and inviting objections. He also stressed on clearing the pending liabilities under MGNREGA.
He asked Executive Engineer, PMGSY to ensure that the roads under ‘free maintenance’ are regularly repaired by contractors without fail and stressed on  Purmandal-Punjowa road which needs urgent restoration.
Jugal Kishore asked concerned officers to undertake regular field visits and involve stakeholders while framing any plan for its successful implementation. He appreciated the efforts of district administration in effective implementation of schemes in different sectors and said that better coordination between executing agencies may reduce the project spill over costs.
Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chander Parkash Ganga called for taking strong steps for reforming the education sector in the district. He directed CEO Samba to undertake rationalization of staff so that adequate faculty is ensured in remote schools of the district. He expressed satisfaction with implementation of MUDRA scheme which has seen 226% year on year increase and disbursement of 92.56 crores till March 2017. He asked officials from NHIA to fast track process of building ‘Foot over bridge’ at Chichi Mata and Flyovers at Samba, Vijaypur and Bari Brahmana.
Shamsher Singh Manhas asked RDD to prepare a sustainable plan for pond renovation under 14th FC which can be taken up in phases. He also directed CMO Samba to prepare DPR for up gradation of District Hospital Samba having all requisite labs and equipments.

MLA Samba and Hiranagar also raised various development issues of their constituencies.
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