In a heartbreaking incident in Karapa village, Kalyansinghpur block of Rayagada district, a nine-year-old girl, Rashmita Nachika, tragically lost her life after her parents sought treatment from a quack instead of a medical professional. Despite efforts by the government and NGOs to combat superstitions, such practices remain prevalent in remote areas, especially in tribal communities.
Rashmita, a student at the ashram school in Karapa, fell ill on November 28. The school authorities promptly informed her father, Suburu Nachika, the following day. Suburu took his daughter home and sought the help of a quack for treatment. However, her condition worsened that night, and she was later admitted to Kalyansinghpur hospital. Despite treatment, her health continued to deteriorate, and she was referred to the district hospital and then to SLN Medical College in Koraput. Sadly, she passed away on the way to Koraput.
Doctors confirmed that the delay in seeking proper medical attention contributed to the worsening of Rashmita’s condition. Suburu, however, placed some blame on the school authorities, claiming they were late in informing him about her illness. He also admitted that he had sought the quack’s help due to uncertainty about her condition. The incident highlights the ongoing struggles with superstition and inadequate healthcare access in rural areas.
Following the tragic death, a ritualistic practice, involving a female priest with a live chicken, was reportedly carried out before Rashmita’s body was cremated.
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