Medicare in rural areas
Sir,
This has reference to the news item ‘Another negligent death of infant’ DE Jan 21.
The death of two infants in a Rajouri hospital highlights the state of medicare available to people in rural areas. It will take a concerted effort on the part of the health authorities to create quality infrastructure in the remote corners of our State.
There is no denying the fact that the Government has set up health centres in almost every village of the State. But one thing that has been missing in these centres is qualified staff. Most of the PHCs are run by medical assistants and nursing orderlies. Absence of doctors in these PHCs is cause of concern. Besides, the PHCs do not have modern machines or drugs that may provide relief the suffering community. Desparate to get treatment, people rush to other places which costs them dearly. There is urgent need to give a fresh look to the rural health policy.
Yours etc….
Amit Sharma
Reasi

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