Mega medical camp
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 13, 2012:
The 27 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector organised a multi-speciality medical cum dental camp at Serou in Thoubal district on January 12 wherein various specialists, laboratory facilities for testing blood sugar, haemoglobin, ECG, as well as ELISA test for HIV infection were provided.
According to a PRO IGAR (S) release, a fully equipped Mobile Dental Clinic was also established to provide much needed dental care to the local populace.
The agenda for the Medical Camp included Health Awareness Campaign wherein a large number of illustrative Health Educative Posters were displayed and health education personnel gave health talks to the people attending the Camp.
The camp also conducted Career Counselling for the local youth and guided them on the various avenues available to join the Armed Forces.
All efforts were made to encourage the youth join the Armed Forces of the Nation.
An interaction with Ex-servicemen of the area was also organised on the occasion, it said.
The local school children staged a cultural event which highlighted the rich and varied hues of the culture of Manipur.
In another occasion, a team of medical officers and paramedical staff of 37 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector organised a medical camp and screening at Tuijang village on January 12 in which a total of 200 patients from Tuijang and adjoining areas were examined and provided medicines.