Beyond the Maternity Hospital Question
Beyond the Maternity Hospital Question “The delay in Anantnag’s proposed maternity hospital raises wider questions about healthcare planning, maternal services and the unmet medical needs of South Kashmir.” Prof. Dr Sheikh Mushtaq Ahmad & Peerzada Mohsin Shafi A nantnag has long been one of Kashmir’s most important historical, administrative and commercial centres. Its institutions serve not only the district itself but also people from across South Kashmir and Chenab area who depend on them for essential public services. Yet, when it comes to healthcare infrastructure, the region continues to face serious questions about the adequacy of specialised facilities and the pace at which essential projects are delivered. The recent statement by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah that the land identified at Janglat Mandi is insufficient for the proposed 250 bedded Maternity and Child Care Hospital has brought these concerns into sharp focus. The Chief Mi...