Himachal Nurse ventures life, jumps over Raging River to vaccinate newborn vaccination: 'I was worried about the baby' | Viral video
A heart -stating video of Himachal Pradesh wins hearts online, showing that a nurse risks her life to ensure that a newborn has received timely vaccination. The cut, now viral on social media, catches Kamla Devi, a 40-year-old healthcare professional, and jumps carefully over smooth rocks while a river flushes in the bottom of the Mandi district. With her shoes in one hand and a backpack on her shoulders, she made the dangerous intersection to reach the baby. Watch the viral video here: Kamla Devi told the Indian Express: ‘I was worried about the baby. The mother could not come for vaccination due to the weather. So, I thought I should reach them. ‘ Devi, which was placed in the Primary Health Center in Sudhar, Padhar Tehsil, also holds extra charge of the Swar Health sub-center under which the mother and child falls. This, she said, made the newborn’s care her responsibility. On Friday, she decided to take the risky route. “The baby’s immunization schedule demanded my immediate attention. There was nothing else in my head. I don’t know who shot the video. Since it became viral, I only answered phone calls. People wish me happiness and greeting, ‘she said. Chief Medical Officer Deepali Sharma praised the commitment of the nurse, but also issued a word of caution. “It was a brave step on her part. But we do not want our health workers to endanger themselves. If there is an inaccessibility factor, we will make arrangements to reach the beneficiaries, ‘she said. The video has caused widespread reactions online. Many people have praised Kamla Devi’s dedication and bravery, while others request the authorities to ensure safer access for health professionals in remote regions so that they are not forced to endanger their lives. A user wrote: “Her efforts are commendable. But why did the authorities not provide any alternative solutions? Why no emergency information for such cases? If she slipped and died, would it be considered another martyr in violation of corruption and Neta’s indifference?” Another user said: “True heroes are not on the cricket field, they are on the front lines. Health workers like Kamla Devi Risk Lives to save lives – these are the people who deserve our bonuses, not too many paid cricketers who are pursuing approval.” “Appreciate, but do not encourage this daring behavior. It is dangerous. Never try it with Himalayan -torrent; they are unforgiving,” the third user wrote.