Archive · 28 May 2025
Rayagada Hospital Suspends Services Amid Staff Shortage
Imagine a hospital that's supposed to help people when they're very sick.
This hospital in Rayagada is having big trouble because they don't have enough doctors and nurses.
They had to stop helping people with emergencies, especially at night.
They also can't give patients food because there's no cook.
This is because many positions are empty.
So, people who need help are being sent to other hospitals.
The hospital officials have told the government about the problem, but the situation has not improved.
About 14,000 people who pay for this service are affected.
ESIC Hospital in Rayagada suspended emergency services due to staff shortages.
The hospital is operating with only a fraction of its sanctioned staff.
Night emergency services have been shut down and patients are being referred.
The hospital lacks an ambulance and has stopped providing meals due to staff shortage.
Authorities have informed the state government about the ongoing crisis.
- Who
- ESIC Hospital and its patients; approximately 14,000 ESI cardholders.
- What
- ESIC Hospital suspended emergency services.
- When
- Emergency services suspended recently due to an ongoing situation.
- Where
- J K Pur, Rayagada district.
- Why
- Due to a severe shortage of doctors, health workers, and other staff.
- Hospital Name
- ESIC Hospital
- Location
- J K Pur, Rayagada
- Services Affected
- Emergency Services, Night Emergency Services, Meals
- Staff Shortage
- Significant shortage of doctors, nurses, and staff
- ESI Cardholders
- Around 14,000 in Rayagada
- Established
- 1987
- Sanctioned Staff Positions
- 67
- Filled Staff Positions
- 36