J&K hospitals have 877 ventilators; 658 functional, 219 non-functional, govt says

Srinagar, Feb 18: Government hospitals in Jammu and Kashmir have a total of 877 ventilators, of which 658 are functional and 219 are non-functional, according to an official response tabled in the legislative assembly.

The figures were provided by the Health and Medical Education Minister, Sakeena Itoo in a written reply to “Starred A.Q. No. 909” raised by MLA Shamim Firdous regarding ventilators in hospitals.

According to the document, Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu and its associated hospitals have “209” functional ventilators and “111” non-functional ventilators, making a total of 320.

At GMC Srinagar, the report lists “SMHS” separately, showing “68” functional ventilators and “08” non-functional, with a total of 76.

For “Other Associated Hospitals” under GMC Srinagar, the document records 129 functional and 44 non-functional ventilators, for a total” of 173.

GMC Anantnag and its associated hospitals have “10” functional ventilators and “26” non-functional, totalling “36,” the report states.

GMC Baramulla and its associated hospital have “39” functional ventilators and “02” non-functional, with a total” of “41.”

GMC Doda and its associated hospital have “17” functional and “10” non-functional ventilators, totaling “27.”

GMC Kathua and its associated hospital have “50” functional ventilators and “02” non-functional, for a total” of “52.”

GMC Rajouri and its associated hospital have “51” functional ventilators and “03” non-functional, totaling “54.”

GMC Udhampur and its associated hospital list “39” ventilators, all of which are “Functional,” with “00” non-functional units.

GMC Handwara and its associated hospital have “06” ventilators, all listed as “Functional,” with “00” non-functional.

At SKIMS, Soura, and its associated hospital, the report lists “40” functional ventilators and “13” non-functional, for a “Total” of “53.”

The document does not, however, state reasons for the non-functional ventilators or provide details on repair timelines.