Directorate of Health Services Kashmir Organises Training & Workshop on Pain and Palliative Care

Srinagar : The Directorate of Health Services, Kashmir, under the National Programme for Palliative Care (NPPC), organised a three-day Training and Workshop on Pain and Palliative Care for doctors and nurses of the Kashmir Division at the SKIMS Medical College Auditorium, Bemina, Srinagar.

The workshop was formally inaugurated by the Dr Jehangir Bakshi Director, Health Services Kashmir, in the presence of Dr. Jatinder Mehta, Programme Manager, State Health Society (NHM), Dr. Saba Wani, Deputy Director (Schemes), Directorate of Health Services Kashmir, and the guest faculty.

The inaugural session underscored the importance of strengthening palliative care services across public health institutions, with a focus on holistic and compassionate care for patients suffering from chronic and life-limiting illnesses.

The workshop witnessed good participation from doctors and nursing professionals from across the Kashmir Division. The programme included technical presentations, interactive sessions, and focused discussions with the guest faculty, enabling meaningful exchange of knowledge and practical experiences.

Interactive question-and-answer sessions were also held, providing participants an opportunity to deliberate on implementation challenges and best practices under the National Programme for Palliative Care.

The Directorate of Health Services Kashmir reiterated its commitment towards capacity building of healthcare professionals and strengthening palliative care services in the region.