Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, Dec 30:
Arvind Gupta, MLA Jammu West along with Dr Parneesh Mahajan, senior BJP leader today conducted a comprehensive review of ongoing and completed projects at Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, emphasizing the importance of efficient utilization of resources to enhance healthcare services. He asked the hospital administration and medical staff to prioritize patient care by improving infrastructure, streamlining services, and ensuring a compassionate approach toward those seeking treatment.
During his visit, the MLA Arvind first examined the teaching sections of the Govt. Medical College, Jammu including newly built Lecture Halls and Teaching Class Rooms.
visited the different sections of the hospital including Patient’s Wards, Emergency Section, ICU and other areas. He also taken round of the ongoing projects like Prof. RN Chorpa Nursing Home, construction of new shed in the Emergency Premises, black toping of the Govt. Medical College Complex, and other important projects.
Arvind appreciated the work being done by the Govt. Medical College, Jammu’s Administration and the Principal, Govt. Medical College, Jammu for their efforts in direction of better patient care. He directed the Civil Engineering Department to prepare a detailed estimate for up-liftmen of the facade of Chopra Nursing Home to expedite the black topping of the Govt. Medical College Jammu Complex and other ongoing projects. He also visited the surrounding including premises of Govt. Medical College, Jammu and directed the concerned Departments to start work for starting of the footpath on the road adjoining Govt. Medical College, Jammu and improvement of exit gate of the GMC, Jammu. He also directed traffic authorities to maintain traffic discipline outside the GMC premises for smooth functioning of the hospital.
Principal, GMC, Jammu acknowledged the visiting MLA regarding the working of the hospital staff various newly installed machinery and equipment and extensions of GMC Hospital including Bone and Joint Hospital, Cancer Hospital, MCH Gandhinagar, Neonatology Department at SMGS Hospital, Jammu, Services of the PET Scan in Jammu Region, Bio Safety Level-III Lab, Another installation of 03 Tesla MRI Machine, new initiatives being taken for the up-gradation and enhancement of equipment’s in the Emergency Wing of the GMC Hospital, Jammu.
Later, the MLA also interacted with the patients, staff as well as doctors on duty and was satisfied with the treatment and care being provided to the patients by the hospital authorities. He showed his satisfaction towards cleanliness, sanitation and beautification of the hospital.
Arvind Gupta also asked the Principal GMC to minimize the presence of attendants within the hospital premises, ensuring that doctors can focus more effectively on their duties and provide uninterrupted medical attention.
