The Deputy Commissioner Asif Ali Khan, chaired a monthly gathering of the District Steering Committee on IMU Health, which marks a significant milestone in Battagram’s health sector.
The DMO Health presented an elaborate briefing that consisted of the performance metrics and achievements from last month.
The meeting was also attended by some key health officers such as the District Health Officer (DHO), the Medical Superintendent (MS) of District Headquarters Hospital (DHQ) and the DMO Health among other important health staff.
In this meeting, Deputy Commissioner Asif Ali Khan stressed the pressing need to tackle health-related problems with immediate strategic actions.
He further emphasized the requirements for doctors’ presence, availability of technical staff and provision of necessary medicines and other medical supplies.
He gave directives to improve service delivery to communities while at the same time emphasizing comprehensive interventions towards overall improvement in healthcare standards.
The Deputy Commissioner also highlighted the critical need to ensure the availability of potable water, proper sanitation, and comprehensive facilities at all health centres.
He urged the health staff to maintain high standards of hygiene and ensure that all facilities are in optimal condition for patient care.
In his speech to the health staff, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized what a noble thing it is to be in a healthcare profession.
To him, physicians are like healers who are at the centre of this society. He urged the medical professionals to do everything possible to serve patients, solve their health problems and contribute positively to the people’s general welfare.
The Deputy Commissioner held that healthcare services had a great responsibility to ensure that there was societal welfare through dedicated service and caring.
Different challenges were discussed during the meeting with strategies on how they could be effectively dealt with being drawn up.
They focused on three areas namely improvement in quality health care delivery system; availability of medicines when needed by patients; and improvement of basic facilities for better health care services.
Health officials worked together towards efficiency, accessibility and dependability in healthcare provision.
The District Steering Committee meeting, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Asif Ali Khan, marked a proactive approach towards strengthening the healthcare system in Battagram.
The directives issued during the meeting aim to address immediate needs while setting a foundation for sustained improvements in health service delivery.
The commitment of the health officials to these initiatives is expected to significantly enhance the quality of healthcare and promote a healthier community in Battagram.
Through concerted efforts and a shared vision, the health department aims to ensure that every individual in Battagram has access to good healthcare services through deliberate actions that make sure every citizen can visit a doctor when they need one.
