Srinagar, Oct 22 : Jammu and Kashmir Minister of Health and Medical Education Sakeena Masood Itoo visited Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), on Tuesday and took stock of wellbeing of the injured persons of a recent militant attack at Gagangir in Ganderbal district.
She also interacted with the injured persons, Seven people, including a doctor and six non-locals, were killed and several others injured in a militant attack at a construction site at the tourist resort of Sonamarg on Sunday.
The Minister during her visit, was briefed by a team of senior doctors about the condition and health status of injured persons as well as the medical procedures being followed for their effective treatment.
Sakeena Masood, during the visit, interacted with injured persons and sought their wellbeing and assured them of all possible support.
The Minister asked the doctors to ensure best medical treatment for the injured for their prompt recovery.
She also asked the Hospital Administration to ensure that all necessary medical resources are made accessible at the hospital for better treatment of patients and in case seeks opinions from other hospitals for their effective treatment.
On the side-lines of the visit, Sakeena Masood also inspected the Critical Care unit and Emergency wards of the SKIMS.
During the inspection, Sakeena emphasized the importance of maintaining quality patient care and effective emergency response systems at the hospital, highlighting that being one of the premier health facilities of Kashmir, people have a lot of hopes for its patient care.
She also engaged with patients and attendants, assuring them best possible medical treatment at the hospital.
UNI
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