Srinagar, Sep 28 (KNS): Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo on Monday said the government is adopting a phased and need-based approach to strengthen health infrastructure and improve healthcare delivery in Bani constituency.

Replying to a question raised by MLA Dr Rameshwar Singh in the Legislative Assembly, Itoo said 50 health institutions are presently functional in Bani constituency, of which 19 are operating from private or rented accommodation, while the remaining institutions are functioning from their own buildings.

She said construction of the Health Sub-Centre at Bhakoga is currently under execution under NABARD funding.

The minister said the government is committed to providing own buildings to the remaining health institutions in a phased manner, subject to availability of suitable land and resources.

Itoo also informed the House that the Health and Medical Education Department has received the selection list of 416 Medical Officers from the J&K Public Service Commission, out of which appointment orders for 335 Medical Officers have already been issued.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

She said the Medical Officers would be posted in areas and institutions according to requirements to further strengthen healthcare services.

Regarding vacancies among non-gazetted staff, the minister said the vacancies have already been referred to the concerned recruiting agencies for selection of suitable candidates on a priority basis.

She added that paramedical staff would be posted in the concerned institutions and areas as per requirements after receipt of the selection lists.

On the deployment or relocation of healthcare workers during the last two years, Itoo informed the House that four healthcare workers from Bani constituency had been attached, deployed or relocated during the period.(KNS)