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.

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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.

The staff from District Doda, led by CMO Doda Dr. Om Kumar, also joined in extending their heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Zargar on his appointment to this prestigious position, acknowledging his immense experience and leadership skills. Dr. Om Kumar and the staff expressed their confidence that under Dr. Zargar’s guidance, the department will reach new heights in the health sector.
As a token of respect and admiration, Dr. Zargar was garlanded and presented with a bouquet by the staff. They wished him the very best in his new role and expressed hope for continued progress and success under his leadership. The event marks a new chapter in the administration of health services in Jammu, with Dr. Zargar taking the helm to lead the department toward further advancements and improvements in healthcare delivery.
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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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