Kathua, June 11:Deputy Commissioner Kathua Dr. Rakesh Minhas today dedicated two ambulance vehicles to the Health Department, donated under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative by Avaada Foundation. The dedication ceremony was held at the DC Office Complex.
While appreciating the contribution, Dr. Rakesh Minhas extended gratitude to the Avaada Foundation for their generous support. He stated that with the addition of these two ambulances, the district’s total ambulance fleet now stands at 41—translating to approximately 6 to 8 ambulances per medical block.
“These ambulances will play a crucial role in timely evacuation and transportation of patients during medical emergencies,” the DC emphasized. He informed that the newly inducted ambulances will be stationed at Kathua and Basohli medical blocks respectively, ensuring better outreach and service delivery.
Highlighting the ongoing efforts to enhance health infrastructure, the DC shared that two floors of the CSC (Community Service Centre) at Billawar are now complete and will soon become operational. He also revealed that a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for establishing a Trauma Centre at SDH Hiranagar has been finalized. “This trauma facility will cater to accident victims along the National Highway corridor and provide advanced care to residents of the border subdivision,” he added.
Chief Medical Officer Kathua, Dr. Vijay Raina, and representatives from Avaada Foundation were present during the event.
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