To discuss issues of District Hospital Kargil, a meeting was convened by Vikas Kundal, DC on July 11 in Kargil.

Over the reports of malfunctioning of toilets and unauthorized parking near Casualty Block at District Hospital Kargil, Vikas Kundal ordered an inquiry into the matter and to take strict action against defaulters.

 

Chief Medical Officer Kargil was directed to conduct an inquiry into the matter and submit a report within a week’s time.  

Vikas Kundal instructed to constitute a committee comprising of the Executive Engineers of PWD, PHE and Mechanical divisions to ensure the provision of satisfactory facilities in the hospital. The officers were asked to visit the hospital on weekly basis and work in tandem with the hospital to provide adequate drinking water facility, disposal of waste, sanitation and other related issues.

While discussing the issue of the deployment of Sweepers and Nursing Orderlies of DHK in other departments, the Deputy Commissioner issued on spot directions for cancellation of orders in this regard. He instructed Chief Planning Officer Kargil to release ₹ 50,000 out of DC funds for cleanliness work in the hospital. Meanwhile, he asked Municipal authorities to deploy sweepers in adequate numbers to ensure satisfactory cleanliness in the hospital premises. 

A direction was given to Medical Superintendent Kargil to ensure cleanliness in and around the hospital premises, PWD authorities to macadamize the approach road of DHK on a priority basis to ease the movement of vehicles. Also, the concerned were asked to submit a comprehensive proposal for repairs and renovation of the heating system immediately so that the funds in this regard could be arranged accordingly.