Srinagar, July 1 -- Srinagar- In a significant relief for thousands of patients dependent on private healthcare institutions across Union Territory, the Jammu and Kashmir Private Hospitals and Dialysis Centres Association (JKPHDA) announced that it has deferred its proposed strike for two weeks following assurances from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY)/SEHAT Scheme regarding the release of long-pending payments.

The decision was taken after a meeting convened by the CEO of the ABPMJAY/SEHAT Scheme at his office chambers, which was also attended by the Chief Accounts Officer. The meeting came amid growing concerns that suspension of services by private hospitals would seve...