Primary health centre in Tiruchy in a shambles

TIRUCHY: In yet another instance of administrative delay, the primary health centre (PHC) at Meikkal Nayakkanpatti in Thuraiyur continues to operate from a building declared structurally unsafe in 2023. The structure, built in 1997, has not only been declared unfit for use but also displays a banner mentioning it.

Yet, nearly 10 staff members, including two doctors, nurses, and field health workers, continue to use the building storage for administrative work. What’s worse, patients are treated in two asbestos-roofed sheds that fall short on both privacy and safety.