Providing basic healthcare to many communities is a major
challenge because of scattered settlements and limited communication systems in
remote hill areas. That crisis has intensified amid the measles outbreak in the
country. The number of cases identified in just one district has crossed 1,500.
The health department has reported eight deaths. However, locals claim the
number is 19. Measles has spread to some areas of the hills where vaccination
is extremely difficult. The rising trend in...
