The Bhopalpatnam community health center faced frequent power outages, compelling staff to use mobile torches for deliveries. Essential equipment, including generators, has been dysfunctional for two years, leading to vaccine spoilage and halted lab tests. Despite orders from the health minister and reports to higher authorities, the situation remains dire. New generators were ordered for installation.

A four-member team led by Kalpetta range forest officer K Hashis rescued the tribal family which included four kids aged between one and four amid heavy rain and rocky terrain

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