J-K: Rajouri to get new Community health centre

ANI June 14, 2025 277 views

The new Community Health Centre in Rajouri’s Kotranka is nearing completion to address rising patient numbers. Dr. Zia ul Haq highlights the urgent need for expanded facilities to accommodate growing demand. Meanwhile, the Manjakote PHC continues providing critical services despite past challenges like cross-border shelling. The government’s push for infrastructure upgrades aims to strengthen healthcare access in border regions.

"Soon the building will be inaugurated... patients are coming here, but we have a shortage of buildings." – Dr. Zia ul Haq, CHC Kandi
Rajouri, June 14: The new Community Health Centre (CHC) building in the Kotranka sub-division of Rajouri is set to be completed soon as the government intensifies construction, boosting local-level healthcare infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities said.

Key Points

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New CHC to ease patient overflow in Kotranka

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Manjakote PHC serves border areas despite shelling threats

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Govt accelerates construction for timely healthcare access

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Ambulance services ensure emergency care for remote patients

Medical Officer CHC Kandi, Zia ul Haq, noted the surge of patients and flagged the lack of facilities.

Zia ul Haq told ANI, "...Soon the building will be inaugurated. Here, the number of patients is high, so the government has taken steps to intensify this construction. The patients are coming here, but we have a shortage of buildings. We lack a few facilities to admit patients."

He added, giving an estimated time for the inauguration, "Our new building is under construction. Within weeks or maybe months, it will be ready for inauguration."

The Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Manjakote, a border tehsil in Rajouri district, has provided essential healthcare services to the local population of the Border areas. Despite facing challenges due to Pakistani shelling in the past, the PHC has been functioning effectively, ensuring that patients receive timely medical care.

The patients, like pregnant women or any injured patients, are provided ambulance services from their homes to the hospital for timely treatment. The PHC offers various services, including diagnostic tests and medical treatment. The hospital has been equipped to handle emergencies and provide essential care to patients.

The PHC's efforts have been crucial in supporting the local community, particularly during times of crisis. The hospital's staff has worked tirelessly to ensure patients receive the necessary care. The PHC's commitment to providing quality healthcare services to the people of Manjakote is commendable, and its resilience in the face of adversity is a testament to the dedication of its staff.

Reader Comments

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Arjun K.
This is great news for Rajouri! Border areas deserve quality healthcare just like any other part of India. Hope the new CHC gets completed soon and serves the local population well. 👏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the development, I hope the government ensures proper staffing and equipment along with the new building. Many CHCs in rural areas remain underutilized due to lack of doctors and medicines.
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Rahul S.
Salute to the medical staff working in border areas despite challenges like shelling. They are the real heroes! The new health center will definitely help reduce patient load in existing facilities.
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Neha T.
Good initiative, but why does it take "weeks or months" for completion? In other states, such projects get delayed for years. Hope J&K administration maintains this pace for all development works.
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Vikram J.
The ambulance service mentioned is crucial for hilly areas like Rajouri. More such facilities needed across all border districts. Healthcare should be priority number 1 in these sensitive regions.
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Sunita R.
As someone who has visited Rajouri, I can say the local people are very resilient. They deserve this healthcare boost. Hope the new center has proper maternity facilities for women in remote villages.

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