Shallang PHC without a doctor since three months

NONGSTOIN: The FKJGP Mawshynrut Circle has threatened to launch an agitation if the government fails to appoint a doctor at Shallang PHC immediately. The Shallang PHC has been functioning without a doctor for the last three months.
According to the FKJGP Circle Joint Secretary, Carry Kharmutee, after the transfer of doctor in charge few months back, no doctor has come to this PHC and people of the area facing a lot of problems and to get a birth certificate signed they have to go to Riangdo, 38km from Shallang PHC.
According to him, the health department three months back has appointed some doctor at Shallang PHC but till date he has not joined his duty.
Urging the Health Minister AL Hek to look into the matter, the FKJGP Mawshynrut Circle has threatened to launch agitation if the health department fails to respond to its demand within one week.