Srinagar, Sept. 4 -- Director Health Services Kashmir, Dr. Jehangir Bakshi, convened a high-level review meeting yesterday at his office chamber with divisional-level officers to assess the preparedness of the health sector in view of the inclement weather conditions and the risk of floods in the Kashmir Division.

During the deliberations, comprehensive discussions were held on strengthening the response mechanism, ensuring availability of essential medicines, activating disaster management protocols, and keeping emergency teams on standby to meet any eventuality.

In the second half of the day, Dr. Bakshi held detailed interactions with district-level health authorities, reviewing the readiness of health facilities across districts to e...