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Persistent efforts persuade pregnant tribal woman for hospital visit

After turning down help 12 times, 21-year-old Malliga from Bargur Hills, Tamil Nadu, has finally agreed to get medical care during her pregnancy.
Despite being anemic and needing a blood transfusion earlier, she had avoided hospitals until a local health team stepped in.

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Importance of awareness, accessibility in remote communities highlighted

It took four hours of conversation, video stories from others, and support from family and neighbors to help Malliga see the risks of home births.
Doctors say her change of heart highlights how important it is to raise awareness about safe childbirth and make healthcare more accessible in remote communities.