KOHIMA, MAY 3 (MExN): Citing information from a ‘credible but anonymous source,’ the Public Grievances Department of the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Friday revealed that the Naga Hospital Authority Kohima (NHAK) has failed to provide functioning CT-Scan and Mammogram machines for more than a year.
The NPCC said NHAK, a well established hospital serving the people of Nagaland particularly those from rural areas who travel to Kohima for medical care, should not have non-functioning machinery. This failure to maintain essential medical equipment in a government-run hospital reflects poorly on the authorities responsible for promptly addressing such irregularities, it added.
It also stated that patients being directed to private hospitals for CT scans due to this issue highlight the financial burden faced by rural patients who expect affordable treatment at government hospitals.
“Effective governance entails ensuring the welfare and dignity of the public, which includes providing reliable medical facilities. The apparent lack of urgency in addressing this issue by the Nagaland Government reflects poorly on its functionality. NHAK operating without proper CT scan and Mammogram machines for over a year begs the question- when will the responsible authorities take action?”
While asserting that the Public Grievances Department of the NPCC remain dedicated in advocating for the well-being of the people of Nagaland, irrespective of economic status, the NPPC said it is prepared to address shortcomings where the current government falls short.
It, therefore, urged the concerned authority to take the necessary action at the earliest, failing which necessary democratic action will be taken for the welfare of the people.
Mention may be made that a CT scan is a diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce images of the inside of the body. It shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, organs and blood vessels.
A mammogram is an X-ray examination of the breast. It is used to detect and diagnose breast disease in women who either have breast problems, such as a lump, pain, or nipple discharge, as well as for women who have no breast complaints. The procedure allows detection of breast cancers , benign tumors, and cysts before they can be detected by palpation.
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