Doctor Absent at Jaffna Hospital.

A school student who fainted in the Ilavalai area of Jaffna had to wait at the entrance of a regional hospital because no doctor was available at the time of admission. The incident has raised serious concerns about emergency medical access in the area. Importantly, the situation delayed immediate treatment for the student.

According to reports, the student suddenly fainted while attending classes at a school in the Ilavalai area on March 26, 2026. Teachers quickly transported the student to the nearby regional hospital for urgent treatment. However, hospital staff informed them that a doctor was not present and would arrive only after 2:00 PM.

Due to the student’s condition, a teacher requested a nurse to provide first aid support immediately. However, staff reportedly declined the request, stating they could not take responsibility if complications occurred. As a result, the student remained without treatment during a critical moment.

Teachers then requested an ambulance to transfer the student to another hospital. Unfortunately, hospital staff informed them that no ambulance was available at the facility. Moreover, they stated that outside ambulances were not expected to arrive at the location.

Since no immediate assistance was available, teachers arranged alternative transport and transferred the student to Tellippalai Base Hospital. Doctors there admitted the student for further treatment. Meanwhile, the incident has sparked public concern about the availability of emergency healthcare services in regional hospitals.