Port Blair, Oct. 11: The Member of Parliament, Shril. Kuldeep Rai Sharma has demanded posting of at least one General Surgeon, an Anesthetist, and an Orthopedic Surgeon at the District Hospital in Mayabunder.

In a letter addressed to the Hon’ble Lt. Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, the Member of Parliament said that the District Hospital in Mayabunder has long been designated as the primary medical facility for North & Middle Andaman. However, despite its crucial role, the hospital has been operating under severe constraints due to a shortage of specialist doctors.

The Member of Parliament said that he has been approached by numerous islanders who have expressed their concerns about this shortage.

He added that there is a need for immediate posting of at least one General Surgeon, an Anesthetist and an Orthopedic Surgeon at the District Hospital. This step is essential for the hospital to serve the entire population of North & Middle Andaman efficiently and effectively.

He pointed out that the District Hospital in Mayabunder is not just a local medical facility but serves as a referral center for multiple areas in North & Middle Andaman.

The Member of Parliament requested the Lt. Governor to expedite the posting of the aforementioned specialists to the District Hospital in Mayabunder at the earliest.