Srinagar– Directorate of Health Services Kashmir on Wednesday constituted a three member committee to streamline the Free Drug Policy and monitor the Drugs Inventory and availability in the Valley.
“In order to streamline Free Drug Policy & monitor the Drugs Inventory & availability of other General Items in Provincial Store Barzulla & all District Stores, the committee of officers is hereby constituted,” said an order.
The committee will include Dr Jehanzaib Tanki, Deputy Director Dentistry DHSK, Dr Shabir Sidiqi, Nodal Officer ICU/NICU/PICU, DHSK and Dr Mir Mushtaq Medical Officer Epidemiology DHSK.
In order to bring significant saving to the patients, quality essential drugs are provided free of cost to all patients visiting public health facilities under Free Drugs Service Initiative (FDSI) launched under the National Health Mission (NHM). Ministry of Health and Family welfare, Government of India has recognized the importance of essential drugs being available and accessible at public healthcare facilities.
As per the order the committee had been directed to submit the gap analysis report regarding any deficiencies and the measures to correct the same on a regular basis.
