17/07/2026
It has come to our notice that Gunjung Block Primary Health Centre (BPHC) has been functioning without a Lab Technician for the past four months. As a result, patients are unable to access even basic laboratory investigations such as blood tests and are forced to travel to Haflong, causing unnecessary hardship, delays, and additional expenses.
Despite the Joint Director of Health Services issuing a posting order for a Lab Technician on 24-06-2026, the concerned official has yet to report for duty.
The newly constructed Gunjung BPHC is well-equipped with modern laboratory equipment and has the capacity to provide more than 25 different diagnostic tests. However, these facilities remain largely non-functional due to the absence of a qualified Lab Technician, depriving the people of essential healthcare services.
We earnestly request the Department of Health & Family Welfare and the concerned authorities to treat this matter as a priority and ensure that the posted Lab Technician joins Gunjung BPHC without further delay.
Kindly address this issue on an urgent basis in the interest of public health.
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Ashok Singhal
Probita Jahari