BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 29th April 2025: Residents of Fatikroy have raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of the Rajkandi Primary Health Center. A facility intended to provide crucial medical services to the community is now grappling with multiple challenges, leaving both patients and staff in dire straits.
According to locals, the most alarming issue is the structural integrity of the hospital. Large cracks have appeared in the walls of the relatively new building, sparking fears among the community regarding the safety and stability of the infrastructure. “We are deeply worried about the state of the hospital building. How can we trust a structure with cracks to provide us with proper healthcare?” said a concerned resident.
The problems, however, extend beyond just infrastructure. The hospital is suffering from a severe shortage of doctors and health workers, making it nearly impossible to provide adequate care to patients. Speaking about the issue, a hospital employee admitted, “The Rajkandi Primary Health Center is currently in very bad condition. We don’t have enough staff to cater to the needs of the patients, and it is disheartening to see people being turned away or not receiving the care they deserve.”
Adding to the woes is the lack of basic amenities, including an irregular power supply and insufficient provision of safe drinking water. “Electricity and drinking water problems are rampant here. It’s hard to sustain healthcare services in such conditions,” the hospital worker added.
The deplorable state of the health center has drawn the ire of the local population, who are now urging the authorities to take immediate action. “We demand that the government take steps to transform this hospital into a functioning healthcare facility. This means addressing the cracks in the building, recruiting adequate staff, and resolving issues like electricity and water shortages,” said another resident.
The situation at Rajkandi Primary Health Center underscores a broader challenge of inadequate healthcare infrastructure and resources in rural areas. While the facility was expected to serve as a lifeline for the community, it now stands as a testament to neglect, requiring urgent intervention to restore faith in the public healthcare system. Local voices continue to echo a resounding appeal for change: “Health is a basic right, and the people of Fatikroy deserve better.”
