J&K Government is committed to the goal of health for all: Lt Governor

LG Manoj Sinha launched a social security scheme for employees under the National Health Mission and also handed over ex-gratia cheques of Rs 10 lakhs each to the NoKs of the deceased employees of NHM.

The Lt Governor said that the augmented facilities will contribute towards further strengthening of the healthcare system.

J&K Government is committed to the goal of health for all. We are determined to ensure that the new health facilities in various districts promote social equality and its benefits reach our brothers and sisters living in far-flung areas, added the Lt Governor. The MoU with Tata Memorial Hospital for academic & technical collaboration will help in developing ultra-modern tertiary cancer care facilities & technical expertise to faculty, paramedical staff and integration of State Cancer Institute into National Cancer Grid, Tata Memorial Centre, the Lt Governor observed.

Expressing his gratitude towards Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for transforming the health sector of Jammu and Kashmir, the Lt Governor said that the healthcare infrastructure has changed dramatically since 2014. Earlier, a privileged few were enjoying medical care facilities in big cities and abroad while the majority of the population did not have access even to ordinary health care facilities. With the commitment to public health, we ensured high-quality healthcare for all, he added.