In light of a few new COVID-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health, Medical Education, Social Welfare, and Education, Sakeena Itoo, assured the public today that the Health Department is fully equipped and prepared to handle any emergent situation.
Speaking to media during her tour of the Pampore Constituency, the Minister emphasized the department’s readiness and urged the public not to panic.
“Once again, some cases of COVID-19 have been reported, but there is no need to worry. The Health Department is alert and prepared to manage the situation effectively. At the same time, people must cooperate by observing all necessary precautions,” she said.
Recalling the tireless efforts of healthcare workers during previous COVID-19 waves, Sakeena Itoo praised their dedication and expressed hope that such a crisis does not recur.
During her extensive tour, the Minister reviewed the functioning of key institutions including PHC Kakapora, SDH Pampore, and Government Degree College (GDC) Pampore, while also inspecting ongoing developmental projects in the constituency.
She was accompanied by MLA Pampore, Justice (Retd.) Hasnain Masoodi, MLA Rajpora, Ghulam Mohi Uddin Mir, along with Directors of Health, Social Welfare, School Education, Ayush, Colleges, and other senior district officials.
At PHC Kakapora, the Minister conducted a comprehensive inspection of medical infrastructure, staffing, and service delivery. She also assessed the progress of construction works at the under-construction PHC building and instructed the executing agency to complete the project within the stipulated timeframe. She listened attentively to the grievances of the local population.
Later at SDH Pampore, Sakeena Itoo inaugurated a Dialysis Unit, fulfilling a long-pending demand of the local residents. The move was widely appreciated by the community.
The Minister also visited Government Degree College Pampore, where she inspected academic and infrastructural facilities and interacted with staff to understand the challenges faced by the institution.
Concluding her visit, Minister Itoo chaired a high-level review meeting with district officials to assess the implementation of flagship development programmes. She directed for effective convergence of welfare schemes, especially under the Rural Development Department (RDD) and Social Welfare, with allied departments to ensure maximum impact on the ground
