Haridwar

Bahadrabad CHC lacks ultrasound, OT a year after new building shift; patients seek care elsewhere

Bahadrabad Community Health Centre has not started ultrasound or operation theatre services one year after moving into its new building. A technical fault has affected the ultrasound machine, while the operation theatre awaits the appointment of 2 doctors, forcing pregnant women and other patients to visit other health facilities.

Editor: Khatima News Published: 13 Oct 2026, 07:03 PM Updated: 13 Oct 2026, 07:03 PM

Bahadrabad CHC lacks ultrasound, OT a year after new building shift; patients seek care elsewhere.

Bahadrabad Community Health Centre in Haridwar district still does not offer ultrasound or operation theatre services one year after shifting to its new building. The gap is forcing pregnant women and other patients to seek examinations and treatment at other hospitals and health centres.

Patients say the lack of these services is increasing both their travel and medical expenses. Those requiring an operation also remain dependent on other healthcare institutions because the centre’s operation theatre has not yet opened.

Ultrasound machine awaiting repair

The centre’s ultrasound service is unavailable because the machine has developed a technical fault. Patients therefore have to visit another facility for ultrasound examinations, including pregnancy-related checks.

Dr Yashpal Singh Tomar, superintendent of the community health centre, said a mechanic from Lucknow would come to repair the machine. The ultrasound service is expected to be restored after the fault is fixed.

Operation theatre awaits 2 doctors

According to Dr Tomar, preparations to start the operation theatre have been completed. The service will begin after 2 doctors are appointed, but those appointments are still awaited.

The new building had raised expectations that healthcare facilities would improve at the centre. However, ultrasound and operation theatre services remain unavailable a year after the move, leaving patients to arrange care elsewhere.

Conclusion

Bahadrabad CHC’s ultrasound and operation theatre services remain pending because of a machine fault and the wait for 2 doctor appointments. Until both issues are resolved, pregnant women and other patients must continue visiting other health facilities for essential care.