Kupwara: Quality Healthcare Hospital in Bramri, Kupwara, has taken a significant step towards strengthening emergency healthcare in the border district by launching a critical care ambulance service and designating a dedicated operation theatre for security forces.
Enhanced Medical Facilities for Armed Forces
- The hospital now has three modular operation theatres, with one exclusively reserved for armed forces.
- Dr. Majeed Wani, Managing Director of Quality Healthcare Hospital, highlighted the need for immediate medical assistance for soldiers serving in tough terrains.
- The facility ensures that military personnel suffering from accidents, strokes, or heart attacks receive urgent care locally instead of being shifted to Srinagar, Delhi, or Udhampur.
Critical Care Ambulance for Emergency Transport
- The critical care ambulance service was inaugurated on Tuesday by Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, alongside Commander 8 Sector, SSP Kupwara Ghulam Jeelani Wani, CMO Kupwara, and CEO Kupwara.
- The ambulance is equipped with advanced facilities and trained medical staff to ensure safe transportation of critical patients to tertiary care hospitals.
- DC Kupwara called the initiative a “major boost” for healthcare in the region, ensuring timely assistance for critical patients.
Appreciation from Healthcare Experts
- Director SKIMS, Prof. Mohd Ashraf Ganaie, praised the initiative via a virtual message through Prof. Mohd Akbar Shah, Head of Critical Care Medicine.
- He emphasized the development of peripheral healthcare facilities to reduce the burden on tertiary care centres like SKIMS and improve quality healthcare delivery.
Toll-Free Helpline for Ambulance Service
- The hospital introduced a toll-free number, 1800 889 889 699, for those in need of ambulance services.
- Dr. Wani expressed gratitude to the district administration, security forces, and police for their support in enhancing healthcare services.
Healthcare Advancement for North Kashmir
- The hospital management encouraged people in North Kashmir to explore both private and government hospitals for better medical treatment.
- Dr. Wani reiterated the hospital’s commitment to serving civilians and security personnel alike, ensuring quick and quality medical interventions.
