Congo Virus Outbreak a Ticking Clock: Quetta’s Critical Need for Specialized Trauma, Accident, and Emergency Facilities
Quetta, the resilient capital of Balochistan, is at a crossroads when it comes to its healthcare system. Recent events, notably the outbreak of Congo virus cases, have laid bare a stark reality – the city lacks specialized Trauma, Accident, and Emergency facilities. This critical article serves as a call to action for the government to prioritize the development of a world-class Trauma, Accident, and Emergency center and its network in all major hospitals that integrates the services of Sandeman Provincial Civil Hospital, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayyad Hospital, and Bolan Medical College Hospital and this model should be replicated in all districts.
A City in Crisis
Quetta, with its unique geographical and logistical challenges, faces an alarming shortage of specialized Trauma, Accident, and Emergency services. The emergence of Congo virus cases has shed light on the dire need for dedicated facilities capable of providing high-quality care. Quetta’s residents find themselves grappling with a healthcare system ill-equipped to respond to emergencies effectively.
The High Cost of Neglect
The consequences of this neglect are dire. Patients in critical situations often have no choice but to embark on long and perilous journeys to Karachi, exposing them to unnecessary risks and delays. The recent tragedy of a doctor’s death in Karachi’s private hospital also being contributed by such a journey serves as a harsh reminder of the urgency for specialized Trauma, Accident, and Emergency services.
Government Responsibility
It is imperative that the government takes responsibility for this critical situation. The vision to enhance Trauma, Accident, and Emergency services at Sandeman Provincial Civil Hospital, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayyad Hospital, and Bolan Medical College Hospital is a commendable one, but it needs to be fast-tracked and executed effectively. Quetta’s residents cannot afford any further delays in securing their right to specialized care.
Urgent Action Needed
The urgency of this situation cannot be overstated. Quetta requires a dedicated Trauma, Accident, and Emergency facility that can respond to emergencies efficiently, sparing patients the ordeal of long journeys to other cities. The government must recognize that the lack of such facilities not only puts lives at risk but also contributes to the financial burden on already strained resources.
A Unified Call for Change
This critical article is a rallying cry for change. The people of Quetta, the healthcare professionals, and the community at large must unite in advocating for this essential endeavor. The government must heed this call for action and make the dream of a comprehensive Trauma, Accident, and Emergency facility in Quetta a reality. The future of healthcare in the region depends on it.
Quetta’s healthcare system is in a state of emergency, and the recent outbreak of Congo virus cases underscores the urgency for specialized Trauma, Accident, and Emergency services. Let us raise our voices in unison, advocating for this critical need, and implore the government to prioritize the development of a world-class Trauma, Accident, and Emergency center and its network in all major hospitals that integrates the services of Sandeman Provincial Civil Hospital, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayyad Hospital, and Bolan Medical College Hospital and that should lead to the same model implemented in districts. The time for action is now, and the lives of Quetta’s residents depend on it.
