Viral Video: Himachal Nurse Risks Life, Jumps Over River To Vaccinate Newborn
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In Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, a nurse’s fearless act has gone viral. Kamla Devi, a 40-year-old health worker, was filmed leaping across slippery boulders over a raging river shoes in one hand, backpack on her shoulder all to ensure a newborn didn’t miss an immunisation.
The child’s mother couldn’t travel due to harsh weather, but Devi didn’t let that stop her. “I was worried about the baby. The mother couldn’t come for immunisation because of the weather. So, I thought I should reach them,” she told The Indian Express.
Posted at the Primary Health Centre in Sudhar, Devi also holds charge of the Swar Health Sub-Centre, which made the newborn’s care her responsibility. On Friday, she risked her own safety to fulfill that duty. “The infant’s immunisation schedule demanded my immediate attention. There was nothing else on my mind. I don’t know who shot a video. Since it went viral, I have been answering phone calls only. People are congratulating and saluting me,” she said.
The video of her daring crossing has since sparked a flood of praise online. Many hailed her as a true hero, applauding her dedication at a time when floods and landslides have left roads blocked.
But the incident also raised concerns. While speaking to The Indian Express, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deepali Sharma lauded Devi’s commitment but cautioned, "It was a courageous step on her part. But we don’t want our health workers to endanger themselves. If there is an inaccessibility factor, we’ll make arrangements for them to reach the beneficiaries.”
Social media echoed the sentiment. “Her efforts are commendable. But why have the authorities not provided any alternative solutions? Why no emergency infra for such cases?” one user noted.
For Kamla Devi, though, it was simple: the baby needed care, and nothing else mattered. Now, as she answers a flood of congratulatory calls, her story stands as a reminder of the everyday heroes working silently in India’s remotest corners.
The child’s mother couldn’t travel due to harsh weather, but Devi didn’t let that stop her. “I was worried about the baby. The mother couldn’t come for immunisation because of the weather. So, I thought I should reach them,” she told The Indian Express.
Posted at the Primary Health Centre in Sudhar, Devi also holds charge of the Swar Health Sub-Centre, which made the newborn’s care her responsibility. On Friday, she risked her own safety to fulfill that duty. “The infant’s immunisation schedule demanded my immediate attention. There was nothing else on my mind. I don’t know who shot a video. Since it went viral, I have been answering phone calls only. People are congratulating and saluting me,” she said.
The video of her daring crossing has since sparked a flood of praise online. Many hailed her as a true hero, applauding her dedication at a time when floods and landslides have left roads blocked.
But the incident also raised concerns. While speaking to The Indian Express, Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deepali Sharma lauded Devi’s commitment but cautioned, "It was a courageous step on her part. But we don’t want our health workers to endanger themselves. If there is an inaccessibility factor, we’ll make arrangements for them to reach the beneficiaries.”
Social media echoed the sentiment. “Her efforts are commendable. But why have the authorities not provided any alternative solutions? Why no emergency infra for such cases?” one user noted.
For Kamla Devi, though, it was simple: the baby needed care, and nothing else mattered. Now, as she answers a flood of congratulatory calls, her story stands as a reminder of the everyday heroes working silently in India’s remotest corners.
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