Daringbadi, August 1 (Report- Mathew Muthamajhi): The only digital X-ray machine at the Daringbadi Community Health Centre (CHC) in Kandhamal district has remained out of service for the last four days. This technical failure has halted diagnostic imaging services at the healthcare facility. Residents from 25 surrounding panchayats rely on this hospital for primary medical care and routine diagnostics. The disruption has created practical difficulties for individuals who visit the center daily for medical investigations.
Impact on Patients and Referral Burden
Many patients visit the health center every day to undergo X-ray tests for bone injuries, chest ailments, and other general medical conditions. Because the machine does not work, these patients must leave the hospital without receiving their required diagnostic scans. Patients who need immediate medical evaluation must travel to other hospitals. They visit the Baliguda Sub-Divisional Hospital, the District Headquarters Hospital in Phulbani, or larger medical facilities in Berhampur and Bhanjanagar. Traveling to these distant towns forces patients and their families to spend extra money on transportation and diagnostic services at external facilities. Healthcare Context at Daringbadi CHC
The Daringbadi Community Health Centre does not currently have a permanent orthopedic specialist on its staff. However, the hospital staff uses the digital X-ray machine to provide primary diagnostic support and emergency assessment. The imaging unit has functioned as a vital medical tool for local healthcare delivery for several years. Doctors use the X-ray results to administer initial treatment and decide whether a patient requires a referral to a larger hospital.
Recurring Maintenance Issues and Repair Process
Local residents note that the digital X-ray machine breaks down repeatedly. Whenever the machine stops working, the CHC administration sends an email and an official letter to the District Headquarters Hospital to report the problem. Authorities at the district level then assign a technical specialist to visit Daringbadi and repair the equipment. This repair process often takes several days, which delays the restoration of regular medical services. The frequent service interruptions and slow repair timelines have caused dissatisfaction among residents across the dependent panchayats.
Official Statements and Corrective Action
Reporters attempted to contact Doctor Jakesh Samantaray, the medical officer in charge of the Daringbadi Community Health Centre, but he was unavailable for comment. However, Block Program Manager (BPM) Shantanu Kumar Sahu provided information regarding the technical issue. He confirmed that a software malfunction caused the digital X-ray machine to stop working. He stated that the hospital administration has already sent an official email notification to district healthcare authorities in Phulbani. He added that the administration will take prompt action to resolve the software issue and restore normal X-ray services for the public as soon as possible.
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