SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 29: In a continued effort to strengthen specialized pediatric and neonatal healthcare services across the Union Territory, Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), J&K, Athar Aamir Ul Shafi, today conducted on-site monitoring and review visit today at the 500-bedded Government Children Hospital, Bemina.

The visit covered key operational units within the premier facility, including the District Early Intervention Centre (DEIC), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), High Dependency Unit (HDU), Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), laboratories, Paediatric Surgery Ward, Operation Theatre, and the Lactating Ward.

Accompanied by the Principal of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar Dr. Iffat Hassan; Administrator Associated Hospitals GMC Srinagar, Medical Superintendent of Govt. Children Hospital Bemina, Head of Departments, Divisional Nodal Officer NHM Kashmir, and Programme Managers of NHM J&K, the Mission Director reviewed the execution and on-ground delivery of core National Health Mission programmes. These included Maternal and Child Health services, RBSK, RKSK, National Ambulance Services (102/108), blood services, NQAS, and free drug and diagnostic initiatives.

Discussions during the review further emphasized the ongoing commitment to upgrading level-III NICU capacity, streamlining high-end medication and consumable supplies, addressing critical staffing requirements, and enhancing patient care amenities such as the lactating ward.

The Mission Director appreciated the dedication of the healthcare personnel and reiterated NHM’s steadfast commitment to bridging infrastructural gaps, ensuring seamless emergency transport services, and elevating pediatric healthcare standards in the hospital.