Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today addressed the annual day celebrations of Skims Medical College and Hospital, Bemina, where he appreciated the commitment of faculty, students and new doctors.
Addressing a gathering of medical professionals, students, employees and parents, the Chief Minister said that the role of doctors in the society is one of immense responsibility and belief. “Patients of our region have extreme faith in their doctors, almost as much as they keep in Allah,” he said. “It is our collective duty to maintain that sacred belief with integrity and compassion.”
Highlighting the rapid development in medical science, the Chief Minister noted the continuous progress in technologies, treatments and surgical methods. He said, “From robotics to artificial intelligence, the medical profession is now at an intersection of human care and machine efficiency. While equipment like Chatgpt can imitate the sympathy and generate treatment suggestions, they can never change the human touch that define the profession,” they commented.
In a light-hearted personal reflection, Omar Abdullah recalled how he avoided a career in medicine due to his fear of cadver dissection, who used to choose instead of advancing commerce. He said, “I lacked ability and courage to become a doctor – but I always had great respect for those people,” he said.
The Chief Minister emphasized that earning a medical degree is only the beginning, and the real challenge lies in implementing that knowledge to serve people, especially in underscribe and rural areas. He urged young doctors to not only embrace government service for job protection, but also as a platform to take care as a platform where it is most needed. He said, “I meet the candidates who seek government jobs, but do not want to post a few kilometers away from home. There is a need to change that mindset,” he said.
Underlining the government’s attention on healthcare, the Chief Minister said that health and medical education will continue to get top priority in budgetary allocation. He said, “You have our full support – whether it is a infrastructure, staffing or training. But it is not enough to improve urban hospitals alone. If we are referring to general delivery and minor surgery due to shortage of employees in rural areas, we are thwarting our system,” he said.
Omar Abdullah also praised the Principal of Skims Medical College for gaining widespread popularity and earning students and employees in a short time. He said, “It is rare to see the growing popularity graph in any leadership role after four months. It speaks of that direction under the leadership of this institution,” he said.
Congratulating the graduate students and their families, the Chief Minister assured the parents that their sacrifices would not go in vain. He said, “You have fulfilled your responsibility by educating your children. Now it is our duty to ensure that they contribute and contribute to the health sector of Jammu and Kashmir.”
He wished that the students continued success and confirmed the government’s unwavering support for the skims and its affiliated institutions.
Health and Medical Education Minister Sakina Itu, Advisor to Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Secretary H&M Dr. Syed Abid Rashid Shah, Director Skims Sora Pro. Mohammad Ashraf Geetai, and Principal Skims Medical College and Hospital Dr. Fazlul Qadir Parre also addressed the gathering.
The event was attended by several MLAs, former director of Schims, senior faculty members, outgoing graduates, students, parents and other prestigious guests.
On the occasion, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah presented certificates to the 2019 batch graduates and honored the families of the deceased faculty members in the recognition of his invaluable contribution to the college and hospital.