Tuensang, Nagaland, May 7 (HBTV): The district hospital of Tuensang is reportedly facing shortage of specialist staff. The hospital has no pediatrician and orthopedics while a number of staff nurses and lab technicians have been transferred reportedly without replacements.      

Nagaland Minister for NPWD (Housing & Mechanical Engineering) P Bashangmongba Chang visited inpatients at the district hospital of Tuensang on May 7.  

During discussions with the minister, concerns were raised about shortages of specialist and essential staff at the hospital, updates received here on Tuesday stated. It was revealed that the hospital operates without a pediatrician and orthopedic specialist. 11 staff nurses and three laboratory technicians have been transferred without replacements too, the updates stated.     

Four nurses are reportedly attached elsewhere.   

In response to these grievances, Chang assured prompt action to address the issues with the relevant authorities.  

The visit also shed light on the deteriorating condition of the lone Regional Diagnostic Centre at the hospital, crucial for serving multiple regions in the area. For instance, the building housing the center urgently requires renovation. The issue is compounded by recent landslides that have cut off access to the site below the new cabin rooms, the updates stated. 

Chang emphasized the need for immediate rehabilitation to mitigate the risk of further damage. He assured to pursue resolution of the matter with the higher authorities without delay. 

Earlier in the day, Minister Chang and his family donated an ambulance to the Tuensang Town Baptist Pastors’ Union.