DHS (MI) condemns closure of Jongksha CHC

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 26, 2024

Director of Health Services (MI) Dr FV Kharshiing on Thursday expressed concern over the recent closing down of the Jongksha CHC, which has affected the people of the area to a large extent.

On September 21, the residents of Jongksha had closed down the Jongksha CHC as a mark of protest against the absence of doctors.

Speaking to media persons, Dr Kharshiing said that the doctors as per their rights had taken leave.

“One doctor had taken leave earlier and another doctor took leave due to health reasons. Both have informed the district authorities before taking the leave and it was accordingly granted to them after arrangement was made with a doctor from East Jaintia Hills and who was presently stationed in Pynursla”.

“The doctor, who was supposed to come to Jongksha CHC 20 September, came from Pynursla to the CHC only on 21 November (due to unavoidable circumstances related to family issue). She had also informed the DMHO office. However, it is sad that the shutting down of the CHC has prevented from executing her duty,” Dr Kharshiing said.

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Dr Kharshiing said that although the two doctors were not available, the DM&HO has appointed one Ayush Doctor and there is also a tele-consultation to assist the doctor and health workers at the CHC.

She said that the DM&HO office on 20 September had sent a doctor from Mawiong to assist the Ayush doctor at the CHC but it is sad that the doctor was not allowed to even enter the health centre.

Condemning incident, the DHS said, “Medicines especially injections, need to be kept in deep freezers and need to be examined from time to time, morning and night. This closure of the CHC or any other health centres is a great loss to the residents’ especially to those who need medical care”.