The myriad problems being faced by the
Kurseong sub-divisional hospital doesn’t seem to ebb and are instead
escalating with each passing day. A doctor with the hospital has
reportedly quit for higher studies ‘orphaning’ the hospital further. The
paucity of medical officers and specialists at the hospital has become a
major concern as it caters to a large populace from town and its
surrounding areas that stretch long distances.
Hospital sources said from December 16,
2002 to June 15, 2005, Dr AK Bera had worked at the Takdah Block Primary
Health Centre as a dentist. He joined the Kurseong sub-divisional
hospital on June 16, 2005. However, he bid adieu to Kurseong today for
his Masters in Dental Surgery in Kolkata, a three-year degree course.
Kurseong sub-division medical officer R
Mondal said she is well aware about the shortage of doctors at Kurseong
hospital, but despite this, they could not stop Dr. Bera from leaving as
he is going away for a good cause.
Mondal further said besides the dentist,
another doctor is likely to leave the hospital soon for further
studies. Doctors may come and go, but it is the responsibility of the
state government to fill up existing vacancies as immediately as
possible. However, this has not been the case over the years, she
complained.
According to Mondal, lack of permanent
doctors has compelled the hospital to bring some on deputation or by
making personal requests. She added the GTA and the state government
have been intimated a number of times regarding the problems being faced
by the Kurseong hospital and she is hopeful some positive steps will be
taken soon.(EOIC)