PRESS RELEASE

Srinagar 07 April, 2021: The Department of Hospital Administration, SKIMS today celebrated "World Health Day'' with focus on this year's theme "building a fairer, healthier world".

Director SKIMS Dr. A. G. Ahangar who was Chief Guest on the occasion said that SKIMS has always kept its flag high through its excellent services backed by dedicated workforce. "The satisfaction expressed by former Chief Minister Mr. Omar Abdullah over the medical treatment received by his father, Dr. Farooq Abdullah is an endorsement to Institutes excellence, he added.

While giving details on successfully managing COVID-19 at SKIMS, Dr. Ahangar reiterated for following SOP,s and warned of fatal consequences by lowering guard as second wave is approaching and steep rise in COVID cases is a cause of concern and urged for vaccination which he said is the best tool to fight the ongoing pandemic.

Dean Medical Faculty SKIMS, Dr. Omar Javed Shah in his speech said that pandemic created a havoc across the world and consumed many lives however, it has brought a shift in focus to health for all.

Medical Superintendent SKIMS, Dr. Farooq A Jan gave an overview of COVID-19 management at SKIMS and also said that launch of "Sehat Scheme" is a appreciable step to benefit marginalized section of society "giving them access and equal opportunity to better health care".

Organizing Chairman & H.O.D Hospital Administration, Dr. Ghulam Hassan Yatoo highlighted the importance of world health day with special reference to COVID-19 and its impact world over and its management at SKIMS.

Chief Coordinator, Event Management Cell, SKIMS & Prof. Endocrinology, Dr. Shariq Masoodi gave a comprehensive presentation on the life style diseases and said the certain basic lifestyle changes can play a pivotal role in improving overall health and the current pandemic has brought more focus on being fit and healthy.

During the scientific session other faculty members including Dr. Roohul Janeen, Prof Community Medicine, Dr. Samina Mufti, Assistant Prof Hospital Administration deliberated on topics -World Health Day- an overview, COVID-19 tools access etc.

The event was attended by various heads of departments, faculty, scholars / residents and other sectional heads of Supportive Services.

Issued through, Assistant Director, Public Relations