Nongpoh, July 10: Civil Society Women’s Organisation (CSWO) Secretary, Christabell Wanniang, today strongly criticized the state government for allegedly failing to address the hardships faced by patients seeking treatment at the government-run Umsning Community Health Centre (CHC).
Her criticism came after she personally witnessed the situation at the health centre, where only one doctor and one nurse were on duty. The two healthcare workers were reportedly handling both emergency services and the Outpatient Department (OPD), forcing patients to wait for hours before receiving medical attention. She said the shortage of manpower has severely affected the functioning of the hospital, particularly as it serves as a crucial healthcare facility for seriously ill patients.
Speaking to the media, CSWO Secretary Christabell Wanniang expressed deep concern and dissatisfaction over the condition and functioning of the Umsning CHC.
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She stated that the organisation had received numerous complaints from the public regarding the shortage of doctors and nurses at the health centre. During her visit to collect medicines for a family member, she personally observed the inadequate healthcare services and the strain on the existing staff.
Wanniang strongly criticised the Meghalaya government for failing to deploy adequate medical personnel at the CHC. She further alleged that despite widespread allegations of corruption against the government, it has failed to respond promptly to the genuine problems faced by the public, particularly in the healthcare sector.
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She urged the Chief Minister and the Health Department to take immediate steps to address the staff shortage at Umsning CHC, stating that the lack of doctors has placed an enormous burden on the existing medical staff and has adversely affected their ability to provide efficient and quality healthcare services to patients.
