How many times have you thought of packing your bags and settling in the Himalayas? Dr Shilpa did just that, not to get away from her tedious life but to make medical facilities accessible in remote areas
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Residents of Rakcham village, in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district, were happy about finally getting a doctor in October 2019 after months in their local Public Health Centre (PHC). But there were certain reservations.
They wondered if this female doctor from Delhi would be able to survive the harsh climate and adapt to a completely different lifestyle. Honestly, even Dr Shilpa had similar concerns but she reminded herself of her resolution to make healthcare accessible in the remotest of areas.
Dr Shilpa Kumar’s genuine efforts to make individual report cards for patients with diabetes and hypertension impressed the villagers, who were neglected till then. She…