Srinagar, Apr 21 (KNO): In light of the closure of National Highway NHW-144 (Jammu-Srinagar) via Ramban, authorities have diverted all vehicular traffic through the Mughal Road. As a precautionary measure, a high alert has been issued for all health institutions located along the alternate corridor—from Sunderbani to Bhimber Gali and Dehra Ki Gali.
Acknowledging the potential for a surge in patient inflow, accident cases and emergency referrals due to increased traffic, health authorities have directed all healthcare facilities along the Mughal Road to remain fully operational 24x7 until further notice.
“In view of the closure of National Highway NHW-144 (Jammu-Srinagar) via Ramban, all vehicular traffic has been diverted through the Mughal Road. Consequently, all health institutions located along the Mughal Road corridor—from Sunderbani to Bhimber Gali and Dehra Ki Gali—are hereby placed on high alert and directed to remain fully functional on a 24x7 basis until further orders,” reads the circular issued by CMO Rajouri, a copy of which is available with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
The directive aims to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services and emergency response readiness amid rising vehicular movement.
Accordingly, all types of leaves, including casual, earned, and station leave for medical officers, paramedical staff, drivers, support staff, and administrative personnel, are cancelled with immediate effect, it mentions.
As per the circular, maternity leave will be permitted as per existing norms. “Block Medical Officers (BMOs) concerned are instructed to ensure adequate manpower deployment through rational rotation and ensure that night duty rosters are prepared and strictly adhered to,” it states.
Additional instructions include ensuring the availability of ambulances, emergency medicines, fuel, and other essential logistics at all times.
The directive called for the deployment of fully equipped Mobile Medical Teams along the Mughal Road within respective jurisdictions to provide immediate assistance to travellers and accident victims. “Any difficulty, shortage, or untoward incident must be brought to the notice of this office immediately. This order has been issued in the interest of public service and shall remain in force until further communication. Non-compliance will be viewed seriously and dealt with under the relevant service rules,” the circular adds—(KNO)