In a shocking indictment of the healthcare system in Jharkhand, a mother and her infant died at the Rajnagar CHC because the facility lacked electricity and a backup power source during a critical delivery. When the power went out, the medical team on duty reportedly used mobile phone lights to proceed with the procedure instead of ensuring a safe environment with adequate medical lighting. The victim, Binita Banra, was a dedicated health worker whose life was cut short by the very system she served. Her family claims that the lack of a generator at a government-run health center is a clear sign of systemic failure and administrative apathy.
The incident has highlighted the precarious state of rural health infrastructure in the region. Witnesses and family members described a chaotic scene where doctors struggled to manage the complications under the dim glow of mobile screens. Despite the patient’s worsening state, the hospital management failed to arrange for an emergency transfer to a higher medical center in time. This lack of urgency and preparation has led to a wave of anger among local residents, who are now demanding a high-level inquiry into the functioning of CHCs across the district. The tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the fatal consequences of neglecting basic medical necessities in government hospitals.
