In a regrettable incident, three young daughters of the hilly region of Lasbela district in Balochistan have succumbed to a severe throat disease. There was no healthcare system to prevent the disaster as it is a very inaccessible and secluded village. Due to the arrival of this disease in the region, two more young girls are in bowl condition now, levies officials said. The incident makes one seriously question the available healthcare facilities and the personnel’s response time on the ground in the more remote regions of Balochistan.
Struggles of the Affected Families
Since the three girls died, the families of the three little girls have been trying to come to terms with the abrupt death of their children. Parents said that the girls developed a throat infection, which lasted two days, in which these children were in severe pain. Most families had to relocate for medical intervention, but the remaining families were in hilly rural areas where healthcare facilities were several hours of travel away. Having no available care at this critical time is why these young girls had to go like that.
The two remaining girls who are facing serious health complications are also fighting the same ailment, and their families are apprehensive of the situation deteriorating. The situation in Lasbela brings to light the difficulties faced by families residing in distant places regarding primary healthcare facilities. Many community members share the parents’ frustrations, and many are pushing for more health facilities in rural Balochistan.
Medical Help Could Have Been Provided Earlier
One of the most glaring deficiencies regarding the incidence is the late response from health officials. Reports from people in authority indicate that a medical team from the health department has yet to arrive in the affected areas. This was painful for the respondents as many of them are residents of affected areas, which easily subjected them to avoidable tragedies.
The delay in getting medical attention at best has heightened the crisis as locals are apprehensive that if no action is taken soon, even more children are likely to get sick. An age-old situation in Lasbela has recurred with this tragedy of very few healthcare centers and health professionals available, and it is becoming critical. Now, residents are appealing for immediate intervention from authorities to tackle the health crisis, or else even more people will die.
The Gap in Healthcare Facilities
This tragic episode also highlights the sad reality that physicians have very few resources available in the far-flung and remote parts of Balochistan. Some people can survive a situation if they receive medical help in time, especially in areas like Lasbela, where conditions are unfavorable. He emphasized that the state apparatus must act quickly to prevent further calamities by sending out health teams and applying for funds.
While grieving this tragedy, the families affected by this incident have, once again, been reminded of the conditions existing in remote areas. Failure to assist people with clinics in a community such as Lasbela causes preventable deaths to persist.
