AJK Health Minister Visits KIC and Teaching Hospital MirpurMirpur

He also directed officials to make the necessary arrangements for the proper installation and adjustment of 30 electric hospital beds proposed for the institute, keeping the current capacity in view.

Reviewing the renovation of the KIC building, Dr Abbasi issued special instructions for the repair and replacement of ceilings in corridors, wards, side rooms and the new block, along with proper wall finishing, a uniform colour scheme, replacement of curtains and blinds, installation of quality fans and improvement of the conference hall and other sections.

He took notice of water seepage and dampness in the building and directed the officials concerned to arrange a permanent remedy and to fix the rainwater drainage system.

The health minister also met Rafay Saleem, son of Haji Muhammad Saleem, founder of the Nafees Group of Companies. Haji Muhammad Saleem had donated the building of the Kashmir Institute of Cardiology.

Later, Dr Abbasi visited the Trauma Centre and the Emergency Department of the Divisional Headquarters Teaching Hospital Mirpur. He directed officials to install a protective fibre-sheet roof at the rear of the emergency block, renovate the exterior walls with stone finishing and a better design, and install quality LED lights.

A day earlier, the minister had visited the District Headquarters Hospital in Bhimber, where he reviewed a Rs970 million improvement package and a new cath lab project and ordered a short-, medium- and long-term action plan for better patient care.

Officials briefed the minister during the Mirpur visit on the progress of ongoing works and the facilities available to patients. He directed them to complete the improvement works on time and to keep patient convenience at the centre of every decision.