Health team walks 11 km to remote Dantewada village, finds four critical patients

A state health department team set out on foot for an 11‑kilometre trek to reach a remote settlement in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, where road access is limited. Upon arrival, the team conducted a door‑to‑door health screening of the villagers. The assessment uncovered four individuals whose medical conditions were classified as critical. These patients were immediately stabilised and arranged for transport to the nearest district hospital for advanced care. The outreach underscores the challenges of delivering health services in isolated tribal areas and the commitment of officials to bridge the gap.