Chandigarh, Aug. 29 -- Nearly 19 days after its inauguration, the newly opened emergency and trauma block at Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Sector-32, is still struggling to provide essential services under one roof. Patients in need of urgent medical care are facing hardships as critical facilities remain non-functional.

The sample collection centre is yet to become operational in the new block, while rooms earmarked for the biochemistry lab, X-ray, and CT scan remain vacant, with no equipment installed. However, patients currently have access only to ECG and ultrasound services.

Bheem Singh, who had accompanied his injured friend to the hospital, experienced difficulties while trying to deposit his friend's medical sa...