JAMMU: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted inspection of Sub District Hospital RS Pura at late hours and took stock of healthcare facilities available for the patients there.

The Deputy CM inspected various sections of the hospital and assessed the services being extended to the patients. He interacted with the patients and their attendants, seeking feedback regarding the quality of treatment and related services available at the SDH.

While interacting with them, the Deputy CM assured them that the Government is focusing on increasing medical care facilities in rural areas so that they can get access near their vicinities.

He urged the hospital authorities to ensure timely treatment, streamlined processes and patient-centric care for the patients coming from different far flung and border areas.

The Deputy CM asked for maintaining proper sanitation and hygiene in and around the hospital premises besides checking the availability of medicine, duty rooster and staff strength.

He maintained that the Government under the leadership of CM Omar Abdullah is committed to provide all modern healthcare facilities and infrastructure to the people at their door steps.