Ultrasound services at Rudrapur District Hospital in Udham Singh Nagar will resume on 18 November after remaining unavailable for 3 months. Under a temporary arrangement, a radiologist from another hospital will visit the facility every Wednesday to conduct scans.
The service stopped after the hospital’s radiologist was transferred. Patients requiring scans for pregnancy-related care, abdominal conditions, kidney problems and other illnesses were then forced to approach private diagnostic centres.
Relief for patients facing private fees
The disruption created difficulties for patients who depended on the government hospital. Many had to pay high charges at private centres, placing an additional burden on families with limited incomes. Some patients reportedly proceeded with treatment without undergoing the recommended scan.
The weekly arrangement is expected to help the hundreds of patients who reach the hospital each day. It will also reduce the need for patients to travel elsewhere for a diagnostic service that had previously been available at the district hospital.
The first ultrasound session under the new arrangement is scheduled for 18 November. Services will then be provided every Wednesday until a permanent radiologist is appointed.
Permanent appointment also sought
Udham Singh Nagar Chief Medical Officer Dr. S.K. Goswami said the temporary system was created after the matter was taken up with the health department. A letter has also been sent to the government seeking the appointment of a permanent radiologist.
“The letter has been sent to the government for the appointment of a permanent radiologist. Until a permanent arrangement is made, a radiologist from another hospital will visit every Wednesday under the temporary system. This will provide relief to patients,” Goswami said.
The service disruption had been highlighted in Amar Ujala coverage after 5 August. Following the reports, the CMO took note of the problem and worked on an alternative arrangement for the district hospital.
The weekly schedule is therefore an interim measure rather than a replacement for a full-time radiologist. The next confirmed step is the start of scanning on 18 November, while the request for a permanent appointment remains under consideration.
Conclusion
Rudrapur District Hospital will restore ultrasound services on 18 November with weekly support from a visiting radiologist. The arrangement is intended to reduce patients’ dependence on costly private centres until a permanent radiologist is appointed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will ultrasound services restart at Rudrapur District Hospital?
The first session is scheduled for 18 November.
Q. How often will ultrasound scans be available?
The service will be available every Wednesday under the temporary arrangement.
Q. Why was the service suspended?
The service stopped after the hospital’s radiologist was transferred.
Q. Who will conduct the scans?
A radiologist from another hospital will visit Rudrapur District Hospital for the weekly service.
Q. Is a permanent radiologist being sought?
Yes. The Chief Medical Officer said a letter had been sent to the government seeking a permanent appointment.
