Port Blair, June 9: In a letter addressed to the Director, Health Services, A&N Administration, the ANTCC President Mr. Rangalal Halder has highlighted issues concerning the unavailability of healthcare services in the Community Health Centers of Rangat and Diglipur.

He said that the patients are facing numerous challenges to acquire their basic amenities due to the shortage of male doctors and infrequent visits of specialist doctors at the Community Health Centers.

He mentioned that there is a growing demand for male doctors at the CHCs to cater the comfort and cultural preferences to ensure equitable access to medical care and accommodate the needs of the patients.

He also said that due to the limited number of specialist doctors and infrequent visits at CHCs, the patients are travelling to Port Blair to cater the specialized treatment care.

Halder suggested a monthly visit system of the specialist doctors in all CHCs to enhance the accessibility of specialized medical care and to alleviate the burden of the patients as it would significantly benefit the local population to get regular opportunities to consult with specialists and receive appropriate medical attention.

He also suggested for conducting a thorough assessment of the medical needs and requirements to enable and determine the specific specialties and expertise required at the CHCs of North & Middle Andaman.