Thu Sep 05 00:55:59 UTC 2024: – A poor couple from Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district had to carry the bodies of their two young sons for 15 kilometers after failing to receive timely medical attention
– Both boys, under the age of 10, died due to a lack of prompt medical care
– The video of the parents carrying their sons’ bodies was shared on social media by opposition leader Vijay Wadettiwar
– Lack of ambulance services in the region forced the parents to undertake the arduous journey on foot
– The incident highlights severe inadequacies in Gadchiroli’s healthcare system and the grim reality of healthcare access in remote tribal regions
– This incident follows another tragedy in Vidarbha’s Melghat tribal region where a pregnant woman gave birth at home due to unavailability of an ambulance, resulting in the death of both mother and baby
– These incidents have sparked outrage on social media, demanding accountability from the government
– Despite the criticism, there has been no official response from the government, raising serious concerns about healthcare infrastructure in remote areas, especially in tribal regions like Gadchiroli.

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