Srinagar, March 22 -- Ishtiyaq Kar

In an innovative move aimed at enhancing efficiency and transparency in healthcare services, Secretary of Health and Medical Education Jammu and Kashmir Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, has issued orders for the implementation of QR code systems at payment counters in hospitals across the region.

The initiative, spearheaded by the Secretary, aims to streamline the payment process for patients and their families while also combating corruption and ensuring accountability in the healthcare sector.

News agency KNS reported that all healthcare institutions under the jurisdiction of the Health and Medical Education Department have been directed to ensure the availability of QR code payment facilities.

The dire...