POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, today chaired a meeting of the District Health Society to review the performance of healthcare institutions and discuss strategies for strengthening health infrastructure and service delivery.

The meeting took stock of the sanctioned strength, staff availability, and existing vacancies at the District Hospital and associated health facilities.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized strict adherence to the dress code and duty rosters by all medical staff, calling for greater accountability and professionalism. He stressed the need for effective implementation of healthcare interventions aimed at reducing infant mortality and maternal deaths-highlighting these as critical focus areas.

The DC proposed setting up dialysis units in Mendhar and Surankote to decongest the District Hospital and ensure timely, life-saving treatment in remote areas. "This step will reduce the number of referrals to the District Hospital and facilities outside the district," he noted.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chief Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent, District Education Planning Officer, Block Medical Officers, Executive Engineers from PDD and PWD, Assistant Director CAPD and other senior officials and health staff.