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Jammu: In a hard-hitting and strongly worded interaction, Senior BJP leader Chetan Wanchoo, accompanied by a delegation of Samaj Seva Samiti, Jagti, met Director Health Services, Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar, and forcefully brought to his notice the alarming condition and severe shortcomings prevailing at Sub District Hospital (SDH) Jagti, which is failing to meet even the basic healthcare needs of the local population.
Wanchoo informed the Director that in recent days there has been a sharp rise in Gastroenteritis cases in the Migrant Camps of Jagti and Nagrota, resulting in a large influx of patients being admitted to SDH Jagti. He stated that due to an acute shortage of doctors, nurses, and supporting staff, patients are being denied timely and proper medical attention. This gross negligence, he said, has created deep public anger and unrest among the people, who feel completely abandoned by the Health Department. He cautioned that if immediate corrective steps are not taken, the situation could spiral into a major health disaster.
Highlighting another pressing and life-threatening concern, President Samaj Seva Samiti Jagti, Sheshnag, said that rabies cases are on the rise in Jagti, primarily due to the unchecked menace of stray dogs and monkeys in the area. He expressed serious concern and disappointment over the fact that SDH Jagti is facing a shortage of anti-rabies vaccines, calling it a shocking failure of the system. He emphasized that the non-availability of such a critical vaccine is unacceptable and puts innocent lives, especially children, at grave risk.
Further strengthening the delegation’s stand, Mandal President BJP Jagti, Pyare Lal Pandita, demanded immediate introduction of dialysis facilities, upgradation of the Gynaecology Operation Theatre, and urgent filling of vacant posts at the hospital. He said that due to the staff shortage, patients are not being properly examined or treated, while the existing staff is overworked and under immense pressure, which is adversely affecting the quality of healthcare services.
Taking cognizance of the serious issues raised, Director Health Services Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar assured the delegation that the staff shortage will be addressed at the earliest possible time. He also informed that anti-rabies vaccines have been provided immediately and assured that all other genuine demands and issues would be resolved on a priority basis.
The BJP leadership and Samaj Seva Samiti made it unequivocally clear that these assurances must be translated into action without delay. They warned that if the Health Department fails to improve the situation on the ground, they will not hesitate to intensify their struggle and launch strong protests in order to safeguard the health and lives of the people.
