DHSJ hold meet to review post flood health preparedness

Jammu 29 August :- A meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Dr. Abdul Hamid Zarger, Director Health Services Jammu, to review post-flood health preparedness in the division.

The meeting was attended by all Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents, the State Malariologist, and the State Surveillance Officer Jammu.Dr. Abdul Hamid Zarger, Director Health Services Jammu, started the meeting and reviewed the post-flood situation in the division. Dr. Harjeet Rai, State Surveillance Officer Jammu, further gave detailed instructions regarding rapid health assessment, strengthening of disease surveillance, restoration of damaged health facilities, deployment of mobile medical teams, ensuring availability of essential medicines and vaccines, coordination with Jal Shakti Department for safe drinking water, intensification of vector control measures, and provision of sanitation and medical care in relief camps.

Emphasis was also laid on community awareness, mental health support, and timely shifting of pregnant women near expected date of delivery to the nearest health facilities.It was reiterated that helpline numbers 104 (health-related issues), 102/108 (ambulance services), and 14416 (Tele-MANAS helpline for mental health support) must be widely publicized for the benefit of the public.