The PHCs in Chennai are grappling with a severe shortage of doctors, leaving thousands of residents struggling to access basic medical care. Beyond the shortage of doctors, the PHC in Kannagi Nagar suffers from crumbling infrastructure, further limiting its ability to provide quality healthcare. Residents also pointed out that even when doctors are available, they rarely conduct thorough examinations.
As the capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is expected to have top-notch government healthcare facilities. However, the residents say otherwise.
The primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Chennai, especially in areas like Kannagi Nagar and Chemmenjeri, are grappling with a severe shortage of doctors, leaving thousands of residents struggling to access basic medical care.
According to residents, the situation has raised concerns about the city’s public health infrastructure and the well-being of its underserved communities.
Kannagi Nagar and Chemmenjeri, home to many relocated families from different parts of the city, rely heavily on government-run PHCs for medical assistance.
However, with only a handful of doctors available, patients are often forced to wait long hours or travel long distances to seek treatment elsewhere.
Rani, a mother of two, shared her experience with South First, “My son had a high fever a few months ago, and I rushed to the PHC, only to find that no doctor was available. The nurse gave some basic medicine, but I had to take him to a private clinic, which cost more than I could afford.”
Another resident, Muthu, added, “The doctors are here only till noon. After that, there is nobody to treat us. If we need urgent care, we have to go all the way to the general hospital, which is far from here.”
SOURCE- THE SOUTH FIRST
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#DoctorShortage #SaveOurPHCs #HealthcareForAll
#SupportKannagiNagar
As the capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is expected to have top-notch government healthcare facilities. However, the residents say otherwise.
The primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Chennai, especially in areas like Kannagi Nagar and Chemmenjeri, are grappling with a severe shortage of doctors, leaving thousands of residents struggling to access basic medical care.
According to residents, the situation has raised concerns about the city’s public health infrastructure and the well-being of its underserved communities.
Kannagi Nagar and Chemmenjeri, home to many relocated families from different parts of the city, rely heavily on government-run PHCs for medical assistance.
However, with only a handful of doctors available, patients are often forced to wait long hours or travel long distances to seek treatment elsewhere.
Rani, a mother of two, shared her experience with South First, “My son had a high fever a few months ago, and I rushed to the PHC, only to find that no doctor was available. The nurse gave some basic medicine, but I had to take him to a private clinic, which cost more than I could afford.”
Another resident, Muthu, added, “The doctors are here only till noon. After that, there is nobody to treat us. If we need urgent care, we have to go all the way to the general hospital, which is far from here.”
SOURCE- THE SOUTH FIRST
#Healthcare #Chennai # Doctors #ChennaiHealthcareCrisis
#DoctorShortage #SaveOurPHCs #HealthcareForAll
#SupportKannagiNagar
The PHCs in Chennai are grappling with a severe shortage of doctors, leaving thousands of residents struggling to access basic medical care. Beyond the shortage of doctors, the PHC in Kannagi Nagar suffers from crumbling infrastructure, further limiting its ability to provide quality healthcare. Residents also pointed out that even when doctors are available, they rarely conduct thorough examinations.
As the capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is expected to have top-notch government healthcare facilities. However, the residents say otherwise.
The primary healthcare centers (PHCs) in Chennai, especially in areas like Kannagi Nagar and Chemmenjeri, are grappling with a severe shortage of doctors, leaving thousands of residents struggling to access basic medical care.
According to residents, the situation has raised concerns about the city’s public health infrastructure and the well-being of its underserved communities.
Kannagi Nagar and Chemmenjeri, home to many relocated families from different parts of the city, rely heavily on government-run PHCs for medical assistance.
However, with only a handful of doctors available, patients are often forced to wait long hours or travel long distances to seek treatment elsewhere.
Rani, a mother of two, shared her experience with South First, “My son had a high fever a few months ago, and I rushed to the PHC, only to find that no doctor was available. The nurse gave some basic medicine, but I had to take him to a private clinic, which cost more than I could afford.”
Another resident, Muthu, added, “The doctors are here only till noon. After that, there is nobody to treat us. If we need urgent care, we have to go all the way to the general hospital, which is far from here.”
SOURCE- THE SOUTH FIRST
#Healthcare #Chennai # Doctors #ChennaiHealthcareCrisis
#DoctorShortage #SaveOurPHCs #HealthcareForAll
#SupportKannagiNagar
