Kathua, Jan 02, KDC: Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Jammu & Kashmir, Baseer Ul Haq Chaudhary, along with Director Health Services Jammu, Dr Abdul Hamid Zargar, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of various National Health Programmes in Kathua district.
The meeting, held at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Kathua, focused on key flagship initiatives including the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP), Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB), and other priority programmes under the National Health Mission.
During the review, the Mission Director undertook a detailed assessment of district- and block-level performance, evaluating achievements, identifying gaps, and discussing challenges in programme implementation. Both senior officials appreciated the dedicated efforts of the district and block health teams in strengthening healthcare delivery across the district.
They also issued necessary directions and strategic guidance to further improve service delivery, address existing bottlenecks, and enhance outreach, especially among vulnerable and hard-to-reach populations.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of Maternal and Child Health services, Comprehensive Primary Health Care, and Non-Communicable Disease control initiatives. Emphasising the importance of effective governance and accountability, the Mission Director stressed the need for robust monitoring mechanisms, real-time data analysis, and timely corrective measures to ensure improved health outcomes and sustainable progress.
The review meeting was attended by Dr Sandeep Dogra, HOD Microbiology, GMC Jammu; State Tuberculosis Officer Jammu; Chief Medical Officer Kathua; State Nodal Officer NHM J&K; Programme Manager NTEP NHM J&K; WHO Consultant; District Tuberculosis Officer; Block Medical Officers; District Programme Managers and Accounts Managers; Divisional and District ASHA Coordinators, along with other concerned officials. (KDC)
