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The Health & Medical Education Department aims to provide advanced and affordable healthcare to the people of J&K. With help from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, the quality of healthcare in J&K has greatly improved due to significant funding and efforts to enhance human resources and healthcare infrastructure. This is focused on raising healthcare standards in the Union Territory. The positive changes in health indicators show the LG Administration’s commitment to improving healthcare access and affordability in J&K. There is a strong focus on enhancing primary healthcare, including upgrading District Hospitals to Super Specialty Units to lessen the burden on tertiary care hospitals. The goal is to achieve “Health for All.” The Universal Health Care scheme and Ayushman Bharat PMJAY provide fully funded health insurance for all J&K citizens, aiming to lower out-of-pocket costs, especially for the poor and economically weaker sections. Healthcare services will be available at 26,137 private institutions nationwide, in addition to government facilities.

About the Health Services of Kasmir and Ladakh

The integrated health approach in Kashmir has improved life quality for many, especially the disadvantaged, but challenges remain. Future goals include creating welcoming environments in health facilities and ensuring quality construction according to established guidelines.

Number of Health Institutions in Kashmir and Ladakh Divisions
CategoryTotal Hospitals
District Hospital9
Emergency Hospital/AH/Trauma2
Sub District Hospital SDH / CHC50
Primary Health Centre PHC / MMC232
New Type PHC325
District TB Centers / Laper8
Urban Health Centre/ Evening Clinics2
Mobile Medical AID Centre6
Sub Centers1468
Training schools
General Nursing and Midwifery Schools6
Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery Schools7
Skill lab3
Simulation Lab1

All about the Health Services of Jammu

The Directorate of Health Services Jammu focuses on offering preventive, promotive, and curative care across all health institutions in the Jammu division. The Director Health Services Jammu leads the health department in this division, which includes ten districts. Each district is managed by a Chief Medical Officer who operates under the Director’s direct supervision. Districts are further split into health blocks, each overseen by Block Medical Officers who report to the Chief Medical Officers. The Directorate is dedicated to delivering high-quality health care with the help of committed health workers, emphasizing compassion and diligence in serving the community. 

S. No.Type of InstitutionJammuSambaKathuaUdhampurReasiDodaRambanKistwarPoonchRajouriTotal
1District Hospital11011011107
2SDH/CHC915222323736
3Others Hospital20101000004
4Trauma Hospital/ Emergency/ Accidental Hospital12110130009
5PHC331123221211961720164
6NTPHC56102627213123192734274
7Sub-Centre1818018714410316784871342021369
8Evening Clinic/UPHC/ UHC2103300000027
9MMAC223200003214
Total3061072492021402121231151852651904
Others
1District Tuberculosis Centre10010110116
2District Malaria Unit00000100012
3STD/VD Clinics20320000029
4Subsidary Health Centre00000001001
5District Eye Unit00000000011
6Medical Mobile Unit/ Distt.
Mobile Eye Unit		10010000002
7Post Partum Unit20110100016
Total604503111627
Grand Total3121072532071402151241161862711931

Govt. Health Schemes, Kashmir

JAN AUSHADI (PMJAY)

The Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is an initiative by the Indian government to offer affordable, quality medicines to the public through special centers called PMBJP Kendras. These centers provide generic medications that are cheaper but match the quality and effectiveness of more expensive branded options. Originally launched by the UPA government in 2008, the program was renamed in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to emphasize its goal of making quality medicines accessible to everyone. The initiative includes the sale of generic medicines at dedicated outlets known as “Jan Aushadhi Medical Stores,” and it was further updated in 2016 to its current name, PMBJP. 

Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme

IDSP is a decentralized system for weekly monitoring of communicable diseases, enabling quick public health responses to outbreaks in both urban and rural areas. Launched in Jammu & Kashmir in 2006-2007, it operates under the National Surveillance Programme for Communicable Diseases. Initially, the IDSP Portal focused on weekly reporting for 13 health conditions, but now IHIP monitors over 33 health conditions. IHIP was introduced in J&K in April 2021, and by October 1, 2021, all reporting transitioned to the new portal, replacing the old IDSP portal. 

National Programme for Prevention And Control of Cancer, Diabetes,CVD’s and Stroke( NPCDCS)

India is undergoing a swift health change, facing an increase in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) that affect both urban and rural areas, leading to significant health issues and loss of productive years for those aged 35-64. To tackle NCDs, the central government aims to enhance state efforts by offering technical and financial assistance through the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Stroke (NPCDCS). The NPCDCS consists of two main parts: Cancer and Diabetes, CVDs, & Stroke, which are integrated at various levels to make the best use of available resources. Both programs started in the latter half of 2010, focusing on improving infrastructure, training, health promotion, and early diagnosis, and were piloted in 100 challenging districts across 21 states from 2010 to 2012. 

LEPROSY SITUATION IN KASHMIR DIVISION J & K

The National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP) started in J & K State in 1962, using Dapsone for home treatment. In 1983, the program was renamed the National Leprosy Elimination Programme, following WHO’s recommendation for multi-drug therapy to eliminate leprosy by 2000. The Kashmir Division has successfully achieved elimination, with a low prevalence rate of 0.02% and an annual new case detection rate of 0.19%. 

National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE)

According to the 2011 census, 7.5% of India’s population is over 60 years old. The National Programme for Health Care of Elderly (NPHCE) reflects the goals of both international and national government committees. NPHCE is part of the Flexi Pool, which also includes NPCDCS, the National Tobacco Control Programme, the National Programme for Control of Blindness, and the National Mental Health Programme. 

RNTCP OR Revised National TB Control Programme

RNTCP began in Kashmir in August 2004, and by 2005, all districts were included in the program.  PMDT services for MDR started in India in 2007, with implementation in Kashmir beginning in 2012. Collaborative activities between TB and HIV programs are in place to provide treatment and support for TB-HIV patients. In 2016, the implementation guidelines were updated, and a web-based TB notification system (NIKSHAY) was established for reporting all TB cases. 

National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH)

Each year, the National Programme on Climate Change and Human Health (NPCCHH) celebrates World Environment Day (June 5) with state health program officials. This year’s theme, Ecosystem Restoration, was embraced by the program to emphasize the health sector’s contribution to this cause.  It was suggested that state program officers under NPCCHH engage in eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives in the health sector on June 5 or throughout the first week of June 2021. A list of recommended activities was provided earlier for reference. The focus is on promoting environmental sustainability within health programs. 

Govt. Health Schemes, JAMMU

Health services provided in Jammu is almost same as in Kashmir. The programs include National TB Elimination Program (NTEP), The National Leprosy Eradication Programme (NLEP), Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), National Programme for Prevention And Control of Cancer, Diabetes, CVD’s and Stroke ( NPCDCS) , National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE).

Mera Aspataal YOJNA

Mera Aspataal is an initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, aimed at gathering patient feedback on hospital services. The program requires the mobile or landline numbers of all patients visiting the facility to be recorded. So far, this program has been implemented in 34 health institutions within the Jammu Division. 

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY)

Pregnant women delivering at any Government Health Institution can receive financial assistance. For home deliveries, eligible women can get Rs. 500 for up to two live births if they are 19 years or older and from BPL families. ASHAs will support antenatal checkups and institutional deliveries, earning incentives for their work. In rural areas, ASHAs receive Rs. 600 for facilitating complete antenatal care and institutional delivery. In urban areas, ASHAs earn Rs. 400 for the same services, with mothers receiving Rs. 1400 in rural areas and Rs. 1000 in urban areas.

Ayushman Bharat PMJAY-SEHAT

The SEHAT Health Insurance Scheme in Jammu and Kashmir offers free and cashless treatment at any public or private hospital that is part of the program nationwide.  Each family can receive health coverage of up to Rs. 5 lakh annually on a floater basis.  Over 23,000 hospitals, both public and private, are included in the scheme across the country.  There are no restrictions on family size or age for coverage. All residents of Jammu and Kashmir are eligible under the ABPM-JAY SEHAT scheme, provided they are permanent residents. 

National Programme for Prevention & Control of Fluorosis (NPPCF)

Fluoride intake is a public health issue that leads to Dental Fluorosis in children, causing discoloration and deformity of teeth. Affected teeth may appear chalky white and can have spots or streaks in white, yellow, brown, or black on the enamel. The goal is to prevent and control Fluorosis through community monitoring. This includes training for capacity building, establishing diagnostic services in hospitals, promoting behavior change through information, education, and communication, and enhancing workforce in affected areas. In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, District Doda is the only area with a Fluorosis problem, and a program was launched there in 2014-15, with diagnostic facilities available only at GMC Doda. 

National Oral Health Programme (NOHP)

Strengthen public health facilities to provide accessible, affordable, and quality oral healthcare. Improve factors that influence oral health. Its main objective is to decrease the incidence of oral diseases, Combine oral health promotion and preventive services with general healthcare and promote public-private partnerships to enhance oral healthcare. 

JKEMS Ambulance Service

The 102-108 Ambulance Service was launched on March 24, 2020, in Jammu and Kashmir by the then Lieutenant Governor, Sh. G.C Murmuto, as part of the NHM initiative. This service aims to provide quick emergency medical assistance by dispatching ambulances to the scene after receiving calls on toll-free numbers 108 and 102.There is a pressing need to standardize ambulance services and enhance professional training for better delivery of comprehensive emergency medical care.