Roof collapse at Rajasthan PHC sparks panic

Jaipur: In a shocking incident, a portion of the roof at a primary health centre (PHC) in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu district collapsed on Tuesday, triggering panic among staff and villagers, officials said.

The incident occurred in Jasrapur village of the Khetri subdivision, following which the PHC staff have been forced to work outside the dilapidated building, treating patients in the open.

Officials said the structure had long been declared unsafe, but health services continued there due to lack of an alternative facility.

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“The roof collapse occurred with a loud, explosion-like sound. Thankfully, no one was inside the room at the time, which averted a major tragedy,” said Dr Anita, the PHC in-charge, according to news agency PTI.

She said that they have informed higher authorities about the hazardous condition of the building.

Staff and locals said the building is severely damaged and could collapse entirely at any moment. Villagers have demanded that the PHC be shifted immediately to a safer location or that the building be urgently repaired.

Medical Dialogues had earlier reported that in a bid to enhance the financial stability of government hospitals, the Rajasthan government has directed health officials to ensure the efficient implementation of the Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Yojana and the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS). The move aims to streamline the medical claim process and prevent revenue losses due to insurance claim rejections. The state health authorities have issued clear instructions to Chief Medical Health Officers (CMHOs), Principal Medical Officers (PMOs), and hospital administrators to actively monitor and rectify deficiencies in claims filed under the MAA Yojana.

The RGHS provides cashless treatment to a wide range of beneficiaries, including ministers, MLAs, ex-MLAs, All India Services officers, as well as current and retired employees of the state government and its autonomous institutions.

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