Mau, Uttar Pradesh, August 17, 2025 – The primary health center (PHC) in Kasara village, located in the Kopaganj block of Mau district, has been without a doctor for eight long years, leaving thousands of villagers struggling to access basic medical care. This small facility, meant to serve as a lifeline for over 40,000 people across nearby villages, stands nearly abandoned, with only a pharmacist and a technician keeping it running. The absence of a doctor has sparked frustration and fear among residents, who are forced to travel 10-12 km for even minor health issues.
Villagers say the situation is dire. “We have no doctor here. For anything serious, we must go to the district hospital, which is over 10-12 kilometers away,” said a local farmer. “It’s hard, especially for emergencies at night.” Many rely on private clinics or unqualified local practitioners, which are costly and risky. Pregnant women and children are hit hardest, as the PHC lacks the staff to handle deliveries or pediatric care.
The health center, built to provide free basic care under the government’s healthcare scheme, has been neglected despite repeated complaints to local authorities. Sources say the last doctor assigned to the PHC left in 2017, and no replacement has been appointed since. The building itself is in poor shape.
According to reports, Mau’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rahul Singh, acknowledged the issue when contacted. “We’re aware of the situation at Kasara PHC. The state health department is working to fill vacant posts” he said. Temporary measures, like mobile medical vans, are being planned, but villagers say these promises have been made before with no results.
The crisis in Kasara reflects a larger problem across rural Uttar Pradesh, where many PHCs face similar neglect. The lack of accountability has left residents feeling ignored by the government. The state government has announced plans to recruit more doctors and improve rural healthcare, but for Kasara’s residents, these promises feel distant. They’re demanding immediate action: a permanent doctor, better facilities, and regular medicine supplies. Until then, the PHC remains a hollow symbol of care, forcing villagers to fend for themselves in a system that’s failing them.
