Director SKIMS visits SKIMS hospital Bemina, directs strict adherence to safety protocols

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 29 (STC): Director Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Prof. (Dr.) M. Ashraf Ganie has called for strict adherence to safety protocols and implementation of all necessary precautionary measures at SKIMS Medical College, Bemina. He has also directed to constitute a committee to find the cause of fire incident at the hospital earlier today.
In a statement issued to media, the Director SKIMS / EOSG, Prof. M. Ashraf Ganie, today visited SKIMS Medical College to take stock of the situation on ground and assess the damages caused by the fire incident that occurred earlier. He directed the Additional Director SKIMS, Mr. Zahoor Ahmad Dar, to constitute a high-level committee and submit a comprehensive report within five working days. He further instructed him to issue written directions to the Principal, SKIMS Medical College, to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols and implementation of all necessary precautionary measures.
During the visit, the Director also inspected various patient care and service areas, besides visiting the boys’ and girls’ hostels to obtain a first-hand assessment of the facilities and arrangements.
He instructed the concerned Engineering Wings, along with the Departments of Security and Fire Services, to adopt immediate preventive measures to avert such incidents in the future. He further emphasized the need for regular fire drills and sanitation drives to ensure robust safety protocols and cleanliness across the hospital and college campus.
(Straight Talk Communications)