Newly inducted Jammu and Kashmir Minister for Health and Medical Education, Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal on May 4 called for collective efforts by all stakeholders to bring visible changes and overcome challenges related to the health sector.

Chairing an introductory meeting with senior functionaries of health department, the Minister asked the concerned for ensuring better medicare to the patients. “Health sector is the top priority of the government '' the Minister said adding that several initiatives have been launched to improve infrastructure and to provide better healthcare access to the people. Mr Manyal directed for round the clock availability of at least one senior consultant, administrator or concerned medical staff member in Emergency wards.

The Minister stressed on optimal utilization of available resources and man power to cater the heavy rush of the patients both at Emergencies and OPDs across the state. Emphasizing on adopting humanitarian approach, Mr Manyal asked the concerned to put in concerted efforts in a synergized manner to meet the high expectations from the Medical fraternity. The Minister assessed the availability of medical supplies and directed the concerned for ensuring adequate supply of medicines and other surgical appliances in the hospitals.
Mr Manyal also called upon the authorities for ensuring cleanliness and sanitation in and around the hospital premises.