Dr Abdul Hamid Zargar Takes Charge as Director of Health Services Jammu
Jammu: Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar has officially taken over as the Director of Health Services (DHS) Jammu. He was warmly welcomed by the staff upon his arrival at the Directorate, marking the start of his tenure in this esteemed position.
Dr. Zargar completed his MBBS from Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, graduating in the 1983–1989 batch, and later pursued an MS in Surgery from Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) Srinagar. With over 15 years of experience in administrative roles, he has held several important positions within the health department.
His career includes serving as Block Medical Officer from 2011 to 2021, followed by a tenure as Medical Superintendent at District Hospital Ramban from 2021 to 2022. He subsequently held the position of Chief Medical Officer in Rajouri (2022-23) and Doda (2023-24), before taking charge as Medical Superintendent of Government Hospital Gandhinagar from 2024 until March 2025.
Dr. Zargar stepped into his new role as Deputy Director, Headquarters, assuming additional responsibilities as Director of Health Services, Jammu. Director Health Services Jammu congratulated the doctor while stating that his vast experience and leadership in various capacities are expected to contribute significantly to the healthcare sector in the region.
After assuming the charge of Director Health Services Jammu, Dr. Zargar visited SDH Jagti on 2nd April, 2025 to monitor and assess healthcare services and facilities being provided to patients. He discussed with Medical Superintendent SDH Jagti in detail about the routine functioning of the Hospital and asked to put forward various deficiencies that the hospital is facing in terms of infrastructure and staff strength. He also conducted a detailed round of various sections of the hospital, including the Emergency Room, indoor wards, various OPD sections, the labour Room, and the Ayushman Bharat Section. He also interacted with doctors and paramedical staff and asked them to be patient-friendly and work with dedication.
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