A tragic incident unfolded in Andhra Pradesh as a seven-month-old child lost his life, underscoring the challenges in accessing healthcare in the region. The grieving parents of the infant faced the distressing situation of trekking nearly seven kilometers to reach the nearest healthcare facility, a journey exacerbated by the urgency of their child's medical needs.
Initially admitted to a local government hospital, the infant was later transferred to Vizianagaram Hospital for more advanced treatment. Regrettably, the child succumbed to the ailment, prompting the parents to endure the additional hardship of transporting their child's body back to Boddawara railway station using a private vehicle, incurring a cost of Rs 3,000.
This tragic incident has triggered widespread concern about the state of healthcare infrastructure in the area, bringing attention to the challenges faced by residents in accessing essential medical services. The Telugu Desam Party, led by former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, strongly criticized the YSRCP government, raising questions about its commitment to ensuring vital services for citizens.
Expressing his concern on X (formerly Twitter), Naidu emphasized that if the burden of transportation costs for deceased loved ones falls on the shoulders of the poor, it raises serious questions about the government's dedication to the welfare of its citizens. He specifically called out Chief Minister Jagan Reddy, highlighting the absence of adequate ambulance services in such critical situations.
This tragic incident follows a similarly distressing occurrence where the lifeless bodies of a woman and her six-month-old son had to be transported in a doli, shedding light on the urgent need for improvements in healthcare accessibility and services in the region.
