Shopian, May 15: The X-ray facility at District Hospital Shopian has been restored, bringing major relief to thousands of people dependent on the hospital for diagnostic services.
The restoration has ended weeks of uncertainty and inconvenience for patients, attendants, and emergency cases who were forced to travel outside the district for basic radiological examinations.
An official from the hospital said the X-ray facility has now been made fully operational and is functioning normally. “The machine has been restored, and diagnostic procedures have been conducted successfully on Friday. This will greatly help patients requiring immediate medical attention and reduce unnecessary referrals to hospitals outside the district,” he said.
The official added that efforts are being made to ensure uninterrupted healthcare services at the hospital so that patients do not face similar problems in future.
The issue had triggered widespread resentment in the district, with residents alleging that the healthcare sector in Shopian continues to face frequent disruptions in essential services.
Patients, including accident victims, elderly citizens, and those suffering from severe pain, had to move from one hospital to another or visit private diagnostic centres, leading to delays in treatment and additional financial burden on already distressed families.
Patients and attendants now expressed relief over the development and hoped that essential healthcare facilities would now remain functional without any further interruption—(KNO)
