Manipur: Bamboo Stretchers and the Healthcare Crisis in Tamenglong

Manipur: Bamboo Stretchers and the Healthcare Crisis in Tamenglong

Summary:In a heart-wrenching incident on October 19, 2024, a 33-year-old from Nallong village, Manipur, was carried on a bamboo stretcher to Nagaland for medical treatment. The villagers of Nallong face dire conditions due to the lack of medical facilities, proper roads, electricity, and mobile connectivity. Despite multiple pleas to the government, the area remains neglected,…