Access to health providers
We received varied opinions regarding accessibility of health providers. Some locals stated that access has improved, especially following awareness spread by LHWs on the importance of timely diagnosis and treatment. Conversely, others stated that access is hampered by the shortage of physicians, lack of hiring, absenteeism, limited female doctors and specialists. Since most physicians are not based in the area and must travel to rural TMK for work, they are not available for emergencies that occur after working hours which is a common scenario in rural communities.