Sentilong Longkumer
Mokokchung | June 28
Quite predictably, the incessant downpour on Tuesday affected both the major roads that connect Dr. Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital as drains overflowed onto the roads and the potholes remained waterlogged.
The 1780-meter major road at Artang ward that connects to the IMDH from Sewak side and the 800-meter Hospital Road that runs through Penli and Majakong wards from Police Point, the centre of Mokokchung Town, both remained affected. Taxi driver sources say this road, which is in a deplorable condition, is being used every day by hundreds of people. By dusk on Tuesday, the route was a nightmare for both motorists and pedestrians who use this important thoroughfare.
The effects of potholes, which have become a common occurrence during the monsoon, go beyond merely waterlogged roads and uncomfortable commutes. In addition to having to swerve dangerously to escape the potholes, pedestrians also face difficulty using the already constrained walkway due to the splash from the potholes by moving vehicles.
The lives of emergency and trauma patients, who must get to the hospital in the “golden hour” or the first 60 minutes after a serious injury, are in peril due to the deplorable condition of the road and the traffic impediments that occur because of them.
The Majakong Ward Chairman, Marchiba Imchen, stated that the aforementioned road is in a very poor condition and that the involvement of the relevant departments is urgently required, citing as an example a recent accident involving an SUV swerving off the road on 16 March 2022.
Imtitemsu, Lijaba Lijen Ward Chairman, also mentioned that hundreds of people use the route leading to the District hospital as they commute to and fro, including patients from the district and neighboring districts. He added that the indicated route is crucial for transporting critically ill patients.
Dr. Limatula, Medical Superindent, IMDH stated that many medical complications can arise in a patient while traveling on bumpy road conditions, citing the example of pregnant women in labor which is dangerous for the baby as well as the mother. She said, “If the road is decent, it will help in patients getting treated at the earliest without being delayed.”
Toshi, a commuter, complained that potholes not only make driving challenging but also damage the vehicles. People who are familiar with this stretch of the road said that it has been left unattended for years and that the ward community and individuals has been maintaining it with their limited resources.
“It is challenging for ambulance providers to keep patients safe. Patients must put up with the jerks. This is a huge worry since some of our patients are very ill and need to be transported safely to the hospital, but ambulance drivers also struggle because of the poor road conditions,” T. Temsu Jamir, Treasurer of the Mokokchung Ambulance Union said. He also added that the hospital road should be maintained regularly.
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