Sambalpur: Lack of Diagnostic Facilities in Vimsar’s TB Department; Patients Forced to Walk a Kilometer for Basic Medical Care
Sambalpur: In Burla, the TB and Chest Diseases Department at Vimsar is located about a kilometer away from the main hospital. While it houses outpatient services and a ward, there are no on-site diagnostic facilities. As a result, patients and their families face significant difficulties navigating the fragmented medical services.
Distance Creates Challenges
The department is situated behind the main hospital premises, near Netaji Chowk, requiring patients to travel approximately one kilometer. Alternatively, via PG Chowk, the distance extends to about 1.5 kilometers. Patients are first required to register at the main hospital before being directed to the relevant department. After seeing a doctor, they must return to the main hospital for necessary tests, such as blood, sputum, stool, urine analysis, X-rays, or ultrasounds.
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Frequent Travel Exhausts Patients
After receiving treatment, patients must again visit the main hospital’s pharmacy to collect prescribed medicines. This repeated back-and-forth travel places a heavy burden on families, especially those caring for critically ill patients. Many complain of the physical and emotional toll caused by this disjointed process.
Fragmented Hospital Setup
Vimsar has several departments scattered across the campus. While most facilities, including diagnostic labs and pharmacies, are conveniently located near the main building, the TB and Chest Diseases Department remains isolated, making it harder for patients to access timely services.
Demand for Better Facilities
Patients and their families are now demanding that registration, diagnostic, and pharmacy services be established closer to the TB Department. Alternatively, they have urged the hospital to provide transportation for critically ill patients.
The current setup at Vimsar creates unnecessary hardships for patients and their families. Addressing these logistical issues with on-site facilities or dedicated transport could significantly improve the patient care experience.
