17/06/2025
Emergency Care Centre Inaugurated in Tirap.
Khonsa, June 16, 2025: The newly constructed 24x7 Emergency Care Centre under the CM-HELPS initiative was inaugurated today at the District General Hospital, Tirap. The facility was formally launched by Sri Techu Aran, Deputy Commissioner of Tirap District, in the presence of senior health officials, marking a significant step forward in emergency healthcare services for the region
On the surface the hospital appears well-structured and reasonably equipped. It currently provides free essential medicines for common ailments such as cough, allergies, diarrhoea, fever, and maternity-related needs. Key medical specialists, including a gynaecologist and a medicine specialist, are present. A CT scan facility is also functional, offering critical diagnostic support to patients.
However, during discussions with hospital authorities, it became clear that several challenges continue to hinder the overall functioning of the institution despite having the necessary infrastructure the hospital suffers from a shortage of specialist doctors and trained technical staff. X-ray services remain unavailable and in many cases medical equipment lies unused due to the absence of qualified operators
The Medical Superintendent and the District Medical Officer acknowledged these issues, expressing their concerns over the growing gap between available infrastructure and human resources. Yet, they find themselves constrained, as key decisions such as appointments, approvals, and equipment operation staffing lie beyond their administrative control. All they can do is requests and reports to the competent authorities hoping for timely intervention
While the inauguration of the Emergency Care Centre is undoubtedly a step in the right direction it also casts a spotlight on the larger systemic issues that continue to affect public healthcare delivery in the districts. Until these gaps in manpower and operational support are addressed the full potential of the hospital infrastructure may remain underutilized
The local healthcare leadership remains committed but real improvements will depend on how urgently and seriously their appeals are acted upon by those in higher positions.
