<p>The demand for a full-fledged hospital in Hanur town, is increasing, especially after 40 people sustained injuries, when a mini lorry toppled in the taluk recently. They had to be shifted to Kollegal and Mysuru, for treatment.</p>.<p>Even after three years of getting taluk status, Hanur is yet to get a hospital and other basic infrastructure. Netizens have began a debate on the social media, alleging lack of will, by elected representatives and the officials.</p>.<p>There is a primary health centre, which has a labour ward and an outpatient department. The '24-hour service' mention on the board has no meaning, the PHC closes by 8 pm, said residents.</p>.<p>According to the government's guidelines, there should be a 100-bed hospital at all taluk headquarters. But, even after three years, no step is taken to even upgrade the existing PHC.</p>.<p>The population of Hanur, which was 11,000 as per 2011 Census, may have exceeded 15,000. But, the people still depend on Kollegal, Chamarajanagar or Mysuru for medical services.</p>.<p>After Sulwadi temple poison case on December 14, 2018, there was a demand for a hospital in Hanur town. There were debates and protests, but, no initiative is taken so far.</p>.<p>Hundreds of people visit Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Hogenakkal falls, Chikkallur and others tourist destinations in Hanur taluk. In case of a medical emergency precious lives can be saved with timely treatment in the vicinity.</p>
<p>The demand for a full-fledged hospital in Hanur town, is increasing, especially after 40 people sustained injuries, when a mini lorry toppled in the taluk recently. They had to be shifted to Kollegal and Mysuru, for treatment.</p>.<p>Even after three years of getting taluk status, Hanur is yet to get a hospital and other basic infrastructure. Netizens have began a debate on the social media, alleging lack of will, by elected representatives and the officials.</p>.<p>There is a primary health centre, which has a labour ward and an outpatient department. The '24-hour service' mention on the board has no meaning, the PHC closes by 8 pm, said residents.</p>.<p>According to the government's guidelines, there should be a 100-bed hospital at all taluk headquarters. But, even after three years, no step is taken to even upgrade the existing PHC.</p>.<p>The population of Hanur, which was 11,000 as per 2011 Census, may have exceeded 15,000. But, the people still depend on Kollegal, Chamarajanagar or Mysuru for medical services.</p>.<p>After Sulwadi temple poison case on December 14, 2018, there was a demand for a hospital in Hanur town. There were debates and protests, but, no initiative is taken so far.</p>.<p>Hundreds of people visit Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Hogenakkal falls, Chikkallur and others tourist destinations in Hanur taluk. In case of a medical emergency precious lives can be saved with timely treatment in the vicinity.</p>