A viral video from Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh has shocked viewers, as it shows a saree-clad woman carrying her differently-abled husband on her back to the Chief Medical Officer’s (CMO) office at the district hospital. The video, which has rapidly circulated on social media, underscores the dire state of healthcare facilities in the region.
A Struggle for Basic Support
The footage reveals the woman walking long distances with her husband on her back, forced to rely on her own strength due to a lack of accessible transportation options. Eyewitnesses noted that no hospital staff intervened to offer assistance, and bystanders appeared to merely observe her arduous journey.
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CMO ऑफिस में पति को पीठ पर लेकर पहुंची पत्नी
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Inadequate Facilities and Public Outcry
Reports indicate that the couple’s financial constraints prevented them from using a wheelchair or stretcher. The incident has prompted widespread criticism of the UP government for its inadequate healthcare services and lack of proper facilities for disabled patients. Social media users have urged authorities to investigate the matter and improve support for divyang (differently-abled) individuals.
The couple ultimately reached the CMO office to apply for a disability certificate, highlighting the desperate measures some are forced to take due to systemic shortcomings. This case has reignited demands for enhanced healthcare infrastructure and accessible services, with many calling for immediate governmental action to address the needs of vulnerable populations.
