POONCH: The District Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) committee held its quarterly meeting at the office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) here today. The meeting was organized by the District Immunization Officer (DIO) office in the CMO’s meeting hall.

The agenda focused on reviewing district AEFI initiatives and discussing strategies to enhance immunization safety. The team members present included Dr. Johra Parveen (DIO), Dr. Priyanka Bhagat (Gynecologist), Dr. Balvinder Singh (Physician), Dr. Jalpreet Kaur (Pediatrician), Dr. Ishrat Hussain (Pathologist), Dr. Rahul Sharma medical officer and Ajay Pangotra (VCCM).

The meeting began with a detailed presentation on AEFI, including a welcome note from Dr. Rahul Sharma. The session covered the latest developments, ongoing challenges, and future plans to ensure the effective monitoring and management of adverse events related to immunization.

The CMO concluded the meeting on a positive note, highlighting the importance of the team’s work in safeguarding public health and ensuring community trust in vaccination programs. The CMO poonch commended the efforts of all team members and encouraged continued dedication to the AEFI cause for the well-being of the district’s population.

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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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