ASHA Worker Walks 8 Km to Deliver Polio Vaccines in Tamenglong

In a remarkable display of dedication, Ms. Meidinliu Newmai, an ASHA worker under Tamei Primary Health Centre (PHC), walked nearly 8 kilometres through rough terrain to ensure timely delivery of polio vaccines to children in Atangkhullen (Nenluang) village under Tamei Sub-Division, Tamenglong district.

Atangkhullen remains one of the most backward villages in Manipur, lacking basic facilities such as proper roads, electricity, and a communication tower. While the road from Tamei Bazar to Atangkhunou has been constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), the 9-kilometre stretch from Atangkhunou to Atangkhullen remains unconstructed, forcing health workers like Newmai to travel on foot.

Speaking about her experience, Newmai, who has been serving as an ASHA worker since 2007, said the absence of transport facilities and poor connectivity make her work extremely difficult.

Her efforts come as part of the state-wide Intensified Pulse Polio Immunization (IPPI) campaign launched by the Government of Manipur to reach children aged 0–5 years in every corner of the state.

Health officials and locals have lauded Newmai’s commitment, calling her a symbol of selfless service and a true example of frontline dedication in one of the state’s most challenging regions.