Port Blair, Oct 11: The Member of Parliament of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Mr. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has demanded posting of at least one General Surgeon, an Anesthetist, and an Orthopedic Surgeon at the District Hospital in Mayabunder.
In a letter addressed to the Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Member of Parliament said that the District Hospital in Mayabunder has long been designated as the primary medical facility for North and Middle Andaman. However, despite its crucial role, the hospital has been operating under severe constraints due to a shortage of specialist doctors.
The Member of Parliament said that he has been approached by numerous Islanders who have expressed their concerns about this shortage.
He added that there is a need for the immediate posting of at least one General Surgeon, an Anesthetist, and an Orthopedic Surgeon at the District Hospital in Mayabunder. This step is essential for the hospital to serve the entire population of North and Middle Andaman efficiently and effectively.
He pointed out that the District Hospital in Mayabunder is not just a local medical facility but serves as a referral center for multiple areas in North and Middle Andaman.
The Member of Parliament requested the Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands to expedite the posting of the aforementioned specialists to the District Hospital in Mayabunder as soon as possible.
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