More reforms to be introduced to improve healthcare in Jammu and Kashmir: Sham Lal Sharma

JAMMU: More reforms would be introduced to improve healthcare facilities in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the remote areas, state Health Minister Sham Lal Sharma said today.

"More reforms would be introduced to improve healthcare and other facilities across the state," Sharma said after inaugurating health employees staff quarters at Batote, about 120 kms from here, in Ramban district.

During the last over three years, the government has initiated several revolutionary steps to upgrade the overall health scenario and now change is visible on ground, he said.

The minister said that steps are afoot to establish healthcare institutions in the hitherto uncovered areas. Recognising the tough terrain and difficult living conditions, the central government has declared Doda and Kishtwar as high-focus districts eligible for grant of special funding under health sector.

The minister asked the village panchayats to monitor working in local healthcare institutions to enforce better work culture and accountability.