POONCH: Deputy Commissioner Vikas Kundal, today chaired a meeting of the District Health Society to review the performance of healthcare institutions and discuss strategies for strengthening health infrastructure and service delivery. The meeting took stock of the sanctioned strength, staff availability, and existing vacancies at the District Hospital and associated health facilities.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasized strict adherence to the dress code and duty rosters by all medical staff, calling for greater accountability and professionalism. He stressed the need for effective implementation of healthcare interventions aimed at reducing infant mortality and maternal deaths—highlighting these as critical focus areas.

The DC proposed setting up dialysis units in Mendhar and Surankote to decongest the District Hospital and ensure timely, life-saving treatment in remote areas. “This step will reduce the number of referrals to the District Hospital and facilities outside the district,” he noted.

The meeting was attended by the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chief Medical Officer, Medical Superintendent, District Education Planning Officer, Block Medical Officers, Executive Engineers from PDD and PWD, Assistant Director CAPD and other senior officials and health staff.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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