SDH Kupwara Debunks Rumours, X-Ray and ECG Facilities Fully Functional

Kupwara: The Medical Administration of Sub-District Hospital (SDH) Kupwara has issued a clarification rebutting a video story circulating on social media which falsely claimed that the X-ray machine at the hospital is non-functional. The administration termed the claim as incorrect and misleading.
According to official records from the X-Ray and ECG Section, the diagnostic facilities at SDH Kupwara have remained fully operational and functional. As per data for 07 January 2025, a total of 50 X-ray examinations were successfully conducted, including 46 paid X-rays, 01 under the Golden Card scheme, and 03 RTA/MLC cases. On the same day, the ECG section also functioned smoothly with 43 paid ECG tests conducted.
On 08 January 2026, the X-ray section conducted 86 examinations, comprising 71 paid X-rays, 05 under the Golden Card scheme, 06 RTA/MLC cases, and 04 under the JSSK scheme. The ECG section conducted 63 ECG tests on the same day.
Similarly, on 09 January 2026, a total of 98 X-ray examinations were carried out successfully, including 88 paid X-rays, 02 under the Golden Card scheme, 03 RTA/MLC cases, and 05 under the JSSK scheme. The ECG section remained functional, conducting 57 ECG tests.
Further, on Saturday, 10 January 2026, the X-ray section remained fully functional and recorded a significant 157 X-ray examinations, which included 136 paid X-rays, 01 under the Golden Card scheme, 10 RTA/MLC cases, and 10 under the JSSK scheme. On the same day, the ECG section conducted 82 ECG tests.
The hospital administration has urged the public to refrain from believing or circulating unverified information and emphasized that SDH Kupwara continues to provide essential diagnostic services without interruption. The administration reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring quality healthcare services for the people of the district.