BARAMULLA — Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Tuesday inaugurated a New Type Primary Health Centre (NTPHC) at Chukar in Tangmarg area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, constructed at a cost of ₹1.88 crore.
Emphasising the importance of strengthening grassroots healthcare, the Minister said expanding medical facilities in rural and far-flung areas was essential to improving public health delivery.
She said the newly inaugurated facility would benefit residents of Chukar and adjoining areas by ensuring timely access to essential medical services closer to their homes and reducing the need to travel long distances for healthcare.
The Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and improving access to quality medical services, particularly in remote and underserved areas. — (KIMS)