Expert Teams Probe Infant Deaths in Attappady
Keralam's government is sending two teams of experts, from the Health department and the Directorate of Medical Education, to Attappady. They will camp there and run a detailed inquiry into the circumstances behind infant deaths in the tribal colonies. The state Health Minister is also set to visit the area as the probe begins.
Context
Context: Attappady is a hilly tribal area in Palakkad district of Keralam, where many families live far from major hospitals. Infant deaths in such places often lead officials to check nutrition, maternal care and access to health services.
Burning Potato score: 92%