ANTCC President Calls for Pressing Appointment of X-ray Technician at PHC Manglutan

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 11 February 2025

Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee (ANTCC) President, Mr. Rangalal Halder, has expressed severe concern over the shortage of an X-ray technician on the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Manglutan, South Andaman. In a proper enchantment to the Directorate of Health Services, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, Mr. Halder urged quick intervention to resolve the problem.

According to Mr. Halder, regardless of the provision of an X-ray machine on the well being centre, the absence of a skilled technician has rendered it non-operational. As a end result, sufferers requiring primary radiological diagnostics are compelled to journey lengthy distances to different healthcare amenities. This state of affairs, he identified, has prompted important inconvenience to the native inhabitants, significantly affecting economically weaker sections. The lack of well timed diagnostics not solely delays therapy but additionally imposes extra monetary and logistical burdens on sufferers.

Mr. Halder referred to as for the quick appointment of a professional X-ray technician at PHC Manglutan to revive important healthcare companies and alleviate the hardships confronted by residents.

The ANTCC reaffirmed its dedication to advocating for improved healthcare infrastructure and urged the Administration to prioritize the matter with urgency.