Dr Poonam Sethi takes over as In-Charge Director of Health Services, Jammu
Jammu: Dr. Poonam Sethi assumed charge as In-Charge Director of Health Services, Jammu, following her transfer from the Family Welfare department a day earlier.
The Directorate has extended its best wishes to her for a successful tenure ahead in serving the people with dedication and excellence. Dr Poonam Sethi, who was serving as I/C Director, Family Welfare, MCH, and Immunization, Jammu and Kashmir, has now been transferred to the I/C Director, Health Services, Jammu.
Health and Medical Education Department, Civil Secretariat, Jammu/Srinagar has recently issued an order stating, “In the interest of Administration and patient care, it is hereby ordered that Dr. Poonam Sethi, I/C Director Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization, J&K is transferred and posted as I/C Director, Health Services, Jammu.”
“The above assignment in respect of the officer is made on temporary basis and subject to the outcome of writ petition(s), if any, pending before the court(s) of law and shall not confer any right(s) upon the officer(s) to claim preferential treatment at the time to regularization/promotion which shall be made strictly in accordance with the rules,” it further stated.
Former Vaccine Cold Chain Manager-Jammu District at Department of Health and Family Welfare, Harminder Singh, congratulated the doctor, “A Proud Moment for Jammu & Kashmir Health Services. We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Poonam Sethi on her appointment as Director of Health Services, Jammu. Her remarkable dedication, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to public health have always been inspiring. We are confident that under her guidance, the health sector will continue to reach new heights and deliver impactful outcomes for the people of Jammu & Kashmir.”
Recently, under the guidance of Dr. Poonam Sethi, a TB awareness and screening camp was conducted today at Chenab Jal Shakti Bhawan of Chenab Valley Power Projects Limited. The event was inaugurated by Shri Ramesh Mukhiya, MD CVPPL, and graced by Shri Amrik Singh, GGM CVPPL. The camp has provided 100 nutrition kits to TB patients in support of the ongoing 100-Day TB Elimination Campaign.
