Jammu, November 2: Cabinet Minister for Health & Medical Education and Social Welfare, Jammu & Kashmir, Ms. Sakeena Masood Itoo, today chaired a high-level review meeting of the Health & Medical Education Department at the Civil Secretariat, Jammu, to assess departmental functioning and review progress on directions issued during previous meetings.

The meeting was attended by the Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, senior departmental officers and heads of various institutions and organisations associated with the health and medical education sector.

During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the progress of earlier decisions and directions, focusing on the implementation of key initiatives, departmental performance and functioning of various wings.

Taking stock of the action taken by concerned departments, Ms. Itoo stressed the need for effective coordination, accountability and timely implementation of decisions to improve public healthcare services and institutional efficiency across Jammu & Kashmir.

The Minister emphasised that strengthening healthcare infrastructure, improving institutional functioning and ensuring accessible and quality medical services remain key priorities of the government.

She directed the concerned officers to maintain close coordination, resolve pending issues on priority and ensure that the benefits of government initiatives reach people at the grassroots level.

Reiterating her commitment to strengthening the healthcare delivery system, the Minister called for making healthcare services more responsive, efficient and people-centric.

The meeting was attended by senior officers and representatives of the National Health Mission (NHM), State Health Agency, JKMSCL, Food & Drugs Administration, Medical Colleges, Health Services and other associated institutions.