May 16, 2021
He said each Model PHC will have minimum 25-30 bed capacity with oxygen support system meeting present requirements of Covid-19.
The DC directed the CMO Srinagar to take up the necessary measures in this regard so that all 5 designated Star PHCs start functioning with upgraded infrastructure at an earliest.
Executive Engineer ME Department has been asked to immediately start work on installation of Oxygen pipes.
The DC said administration has chosen to upgrade existing infrastructure to ensure early operationalization of these Model PHCs to make better healthcare facilities available to patients in the district.
He also said that the objective of setting up of Star PHCs is to add additional infrastructure support to various health institutions in the district to ensure better healthcare at nearest possible health facilities so that unnecessary rush to tertiary care hospitals is reduced.