Residents served by the Hinsariyakhal Primary Health Centre are relying on private vehicles during medical emergencies, even though an ambulance is parked at the facility. The ambulance is not operating because a driver has not been appointed and its required documents are not valid.
The situation has prompted residents to seek action to restore health services. The issue affects emergency access for people who may need rapid transport to a hospital from the area.
Family pays 2,000 rupees for emergency transport
Naresh Umariyal of Gram Panchayat Umri said a young man from the village fell ill at about one:00 at night on Tuesday. His family took him to the Hinsariyakhal PHC, but no ambulance driver was available there.
The vehicle’s necessary documents were also not valid, according to the account. The family therefore arranged a private vehicle and paid 2,000 rupees to take the sick युवक to Srikot Hospital.
Ambulance arrangement ended after Covid period
Dr. Akashdeep, in-charge of the Community Health Centre in Kirtinagar, said the ambulance had been provided for the Hinsariyakhal area during Covid. At that time, the government had arranged the driver and fuel.
He said those arrangements ended after conditions returned to normal. The ambulance has since remained parked and cannot be used for patient transport under the present arrangement.
Dr. Akashdeep said information about the parked ambulance had been sent to the Chief Medical Officer and the district administration. He added that 2 ambulances in the Kirtinagar block are operating smoothly.
Conclusion
The Hinsariyakhal PHC has an ambulance on site, but the lack of a driver and valid documents is leaving residents dependent on paid private transport. Information has been sent to the Chief Medical Officer and district administration, while residents are seeking restoration of the service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why is the Hinsariyakhal PHC ambulance not operating?
The ambulance does not have an appointed driver, and its required documents are not valid.
Q. How much did one family pay for private transport?
The family paid 2,000 rupees to take the sick युवक to Srikot Hospital.
Q. When did the emergency occur?
The young man fell ill at about one:00 at night on Tuesday.
Q. Where was the patient taken?
He was taken by private vehicle to Srikot Hospital.
Q. Who was informed about the parked ambulance?
Information was sent to the Chief Medical Officer and the district administration.
Q. How many ambulances are operating in Kirtinagar block?
Dr. Akashdeep said 2 ambulances in Kirtinagar block are operating smoothly.
Q. When was the Hinsariyakhal ambulance provided?
It was provided for the area during Covid, when the government arranged its driver and fuel.
