A government Ayurveda hospital in Rajasthan’s Beawar district has reportedly been left without a single doctor, disrupting healthcare services and affecting access to treatment for residents of nearby villages. The hospital, which houses the district’s only Panchakarma Centre, has been unable to provide routine medical services, forcing patients to travel nearly 50 kilometres to Beawar for treatment.
All Medical Officer Posts Vacant
The ‘A’ category Government Ayurveda Hospital located in Jhutha village of Raipur tehsil has three sanctioned posts for medical officers. However, despite all posts being sanctioned, the hospital currently has no doctor available to provide clinical services.
According to the available information, two doctors were recently transferred by the Rajasthan Government, while another doctor posted at the hospital is on long leave. Although a new doctor has reportedly been posted, the official has not yet assumed charge.
Panchakarma Centre Yet to Become Operational
The shortage of medical personnel has also affected the functioning of the hospital’s recently approved modern Panchakarma Centre, which remains non-operational.
The facility is the only Panchakarma Centre in Beawar district, and the absence of doctors has limited access to specialised Ayurveda therapies for patients across the region.
Public Health Programmes Also Affected
Apart from outpatient services, the hospital implements several government health initiatives, including the Ayushman Arogya Mandir and Adarsh Ayushman Gram Yojana programmes.
These programmes provide free health check-ups, disease screening, and public health outreach activities. However, the reported shortage of doctors has adversely affected the implementation of these services as well.
Residents Seek Immediate Appointment of Doctors
Residents have expressed concern that despite the availability of hospital infrastructure, medical facilities, and government schemes, the absence of doctors has rendered the healthcare services ineffective.
As a result, patients, including elderly persons, women, and children, are reportedly travelling long distances to Beawar for even basic medical consultations and treatment.
Villagers have urged the Rajasthan Government and the Department of Ayurveda to appoint permanent doctors without delay and ensure that deputed medical officers provide regular services. They have also warned that they may launch a public agitation if healthcare services at the hospital are not restored promptly.
Important Highlights
- A Government Ayurveda Hospital in Beawar district has reportedly been left without a single doctor.
- The hospital houses the district’s only Panchakarma Centre, which remains non-operational due to a shortage of medical staff.
- Two doctors were transferred, while another is on long leave, leaving all clinical services affected.
- Government health programmes, including Ayushman Arogya Mandir and Adarsh Ayushman Gram Yojana, have also reportedly been impacted.
- Residents have demanded the immediate appointment of permanent doctors and warned of a public agitation if the issue remains unresolved.
