BHADERWAH: Director Health Services Jammu (DHSJ), Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar today inspected patient care services at Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Bhaderwah. The Director was accompanied by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Om Kumar and Block Medical Officer Dr. Mohammad Ashraf Kuchay. Dr. Zargar conducted a thorough inspection of different sections of the hospital, interacting with the medical and paramedical staff. 

The members of local NGOs and civil society members also met Dr Zargar and congratulated him for his new assignment as DHS Jammu. They also projected several demands for the betterment of healthcare services in the region. They sought his intervention in strengthening the Medicare facilities, staff augmentation, and infrastructure development in SDH Bhaderwah and other peripheral health institutions.

Responding to the projected demands, Dr. Zargar assured the public that all possible measures will be taken to enhance healthcare services in the region. He reiterated his commitment to strengthening infrastructure, ensuring the availability of medical personnel, and improving patient care services in SDH Bhaderwah and surrounding health centers.

Later, the DHS took stock of the arrangements at the ongoing screening camp being conducted in the hospital ahead of the mega surgical camp being organized by Rotary International India from 16th April 2025 onwards.

CMO along with BMO and hospital staff extended their warm regards to Dr. Zargar and provided a detailed briefing on the functioning and requirements of SDH Bhaderwah. Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening healthcare facilities across the region.

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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.

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