Fatal Flaws in Assam's Maternal Care System The recent spate of neonatal deaths in Assam's Barak Valley has brought into sharp focus the long standing gaps in maternal and neonatal healthcare.
In just three months, 148 newborns lost their lives, a stark reminder that the state's healthcare infrastructure remains woefully inadequate.
At the heart of this crisis are the peripheral health centres, where patients often face delayed referrals due to poor road connectivity and lack of advanced neonatal care facilities.