DC Kishtwar inaugurates CR X-Ray system at District Hospital Kishtwar OPD

DC Kishtwar inaugurates CR X-Ray system at District Hospital Kishtwar OPD

Ashiq Butt | November 9, 2024 | 04:29 PM IST | Jammu Kashmir, Kishtwar | Follow on Google News

DC Kishtwar inaugurates CR X-Ray system at District Hospital Kishtwar OPD

DC Kishtwar inaugurates CR X-Ray system at District Hospital Kishtwar OPD

Kishtwar, 09-11-2024

In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare services in the district, Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Rajesh Kumar Shavan (JKAS), inaugurated a Computerized Radiography (CR) System for X-ray imaging at the Outpatient Department (OPD) of District Hospital Kishtwar.This initiative is part of the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) & Sustainable Activity 2023-24 of KWAR HEP (CVPPL).

The newly inaugurated system, with an estimated cost of approximately 10 lakhs, represents an upgrade in radiology services, enabling faster and more accurate imaging to streamline diagnostic processes for OPD patients.

By utilizing advanced digital technology, the system not only enhances image quality but also reduces patient exposure to radiation, making it a safer, more efficient option for both patients and medical personnel.

DC Kishtwar emphasized the administration’s commitment to improving medical infrastructure and providing quality healthcare services to residents of Kishtwar and surrounding areas, stating, “The installation of this CR system will significantly enhance our diagnostic capabilities, ensuring that patients receive timely and precise care.”

The Computer Radiography System is expected to serve hundreds of patients monthly, reducing the load on existing facilities available thereby providing a reliable and accessible option for essential diagnostic imaging. The CVPPL Kwar HEP, has put order of another Rs.70 lac equipments for the Hospital.

The inauguration was conducted in the presence of Sh. Shashi Kant Giri, HOP KWAR, HEP CVPPL Kishtwar; Dr. Rajinder Kumar, CMO Kishtwar; Dr.Yudhvir Singh Kotwal, MS DH Kishtwar and other hospital staff.

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