3 govt hospitals in Dalhousie Assembly constituency, but none has ultrasound facility, 96,000 residents left in lurch
The Newz Radar
CHAMBA: In a sorry state of affairs, there is no ultrasound facility available in the government sector for about 90,000 residents of Dalhousie Assembly constituency, casting a shadow over promises of enhanced healthcare in the region, a development that raises concerns about the well-being of the locals.
In today’s modern era, many diseases are detected solely through ultrasound and at the same time, medical facility is the best and effective medium to check the health of the children in the womb of a pregnant woman. This is the reason why pregnant women are asked to undergo ultrasound examination from time to time, but due to the lack of this facility in Dalhousie, pregnant women have to go to the district headquarters in Chamba. In such a situation, pregnant women not only have to face physical stress in reaching Chamba, but also suffer financial losses.
The Dalhousie Assembly constituency has three civil hospitals in Dalhousie, Saloni and Kihar. However, none of these medical facilities currently offer ultrasound services. This deficiency is exacerbating the challenges faced by the local population in accessing essential healthcare services.
During the previous Congress rule, then Dalhousie MLA Asha Kumari had made available this facility at the Civil Hospital in Dalhousie. But a few years ago, the ultrasound machine installed there was shifted to the Medical College and Hospital in Chamba.
Local residents are expressing their disappointment over the situation, highlighting the critical need for immediate attention to reinstate ultrasound facilities in Dalhousie. The absence of such services not only hampers routine health check-ups but also poses a substantial obstacle for expectant mothers seeking prenatal care.
