One doctor for 50K people: Why South Mizoram is a public health nightmare

One of the foremost challenges faced by India during the ongoing pandemic has been the lack of quality, affordable public healthcare. This was especially visible in the Northeast of India, where quality healthcare remains a dream for most even during regular times. And the state of Mizoram epitomises this situation, particularly it’s southern portion.

Just one government doctor caters to 50,473 people in Mizoram’s southernmost region. 

To put this in context, the World Bank recommends a doctor patient ratio of one doctor for every one thousand people. In......