Sinapali: 24/03 (Report by Malaya Meher): Ayushman Arogya Kendras, established by the government to provide accessible and free primary healthcare in rural areas, are reportedly failing to serve their intended purpose in several regions. Despite the investment of lakhs of rupees, complaints are mounting that these benefits are not effectively reaching people at the grassroots level. 
According to allegations from Kendumunda and Kuliadongari villages under the Sinapali block in Nuapada district, Community Health Officers (CHOs) posted at these centers are not attending duty regularly. In many instances, the centers remain locked, forcing patients who travel from distant areas to return home without receiving treatment.
Local residents have expressed concern over the lack of clear information regarding the operating hours of these centers. Although government guidelines mandate that services be provided from morning until afternoon, these timings are reportedly ignored in several locations. Consequently, impoverished and vulnerable patients are compelled to travel to distant hospitals for even the most basic healthcare needs.
When contacted, the concerned authorities stated that "the matter will be investigated," yet no concrete action has been taken so far. This lack of response has led to growing dissatisfaction among the public and local intellectuals alike. Residents are now demanding that operating hours be clearly displayed, strict action be taken against absentee CHOs, and a robust monitoring system be implemented to ensure accountability and regular functioning.
The situation raises a serious question: If the purpose for which these centers were established is not being fulfilled, what is their actual value? This concern is now echoing widely throughout the community.
Villagers have warned that if immediate corrective measures are not taken, they will be forced to resort to protests in the coming days. All eyes are now on the local administration and the health department to see how seriously they will address these grievances.
According to allegations from Kendumunda and Kuliadongari villages under the Sinapali block in Nuapada district, Community Health Officers (CHOs) posted at these centers are not attending duty regularly. In many instances, the centers remain locked, forcing patients who travel from distant areas to return home without receiving treatment.
Local residents have expressed concern over the lack of clear information regarding the operating hours of these centers. Although government guidelines mandate that services be provided from morning until afternoon, these timings are reportedly ignored in several locations. Consequently, impoverished and vulnerable patients are compelled to travel to distant hospitals for even the most basic healthcare needs.
When contacted, the concerned authorities stated that "the matter will be investigated," yet no concrete action has been taken so far. This lack of response has led to growing dissatisfaction among the public and local intellectuals alike. Residents are now demanding that operating hours be clearly displayed, strict action be taken against absentee CHOs, and a robust monitoring system be implemented to ensure accountability and regular functioning.
The situation raises a serious question: If the purpose for which these centers were established is not being fulfilled, what is their actual value? This concern is now echoing widely throughout the community.
Villagers have warned that if immediate corrective measures are not taken, they will be forced to resort to protests in the coming days. All eyes are now on the local administration and the health department to see how seriously they will address these grievances.
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