Neelum, September 17, 2023 – The Chief Secretary of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Daoud Muhammad Barich, undertook a significant visit to the District Headquarters Hospital in Neelum, accompanied by key healthcare officials on September 16, 2023.
During the visit, Chief Secretary Barich was joined by Dr. Sardar Zafr Iqbal, the District Health Officer of Neelum, and Dr. Sardar Sajjad Hussain, the Medical Superintendent of DHQ Hospital Neelum. The purpose of the visit was to inspect the hospital’s facilities and gain insights into the healthcare challenges faced by the Neelum district.
District Health Officer Dr. Zafr provided a comprehensive briefing to Chief Secretary Barich, shedding light on the various health-related issues and initiatives in the Neelum region. Dr. Zafr emphasized the commitment of the Department of Public Health in Neelum to ensuring that all necessary resources are allocated to provide essential healthcare services to the residents of Neelum Valley.
Speaking about the visit, Dr. Zafr stated, “The Department of Public Health in Neelum is actively working to enhance the availability of basic healthcare facilities in the region. Our goal is to improve the quality of healthcare services and make them easily accessible to the people of Neelum.”
This visit underscores the government’s dedication to improving the healthcare infrastructure and services in Neelum. It signifies a significant step toward ensuring that the people of Neelum have access to high-quality healthcare facilities, promoting their overall well-being.
Chief Secretary Barich’s visit to Neelum’s District Headquarters Hospital highlights the government’s commitment to addressing the healthcare needs of the region and taking concrete steps to enhance the quality of life for its residents. The insights gained during this visit will likely inform future healthcare policies and initiatives in Neelum, ultimately benefiting the local population.
