Medical camps held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 28 2015:
16 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (S) organised a medical camp at New Canaan village on October 24 .
A total of 120 patients including 60 females, 40 males and 20 children were treated during the medical camp, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .
An interactive session was also organised with the masses, where people were educated about HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Malaria, water-borne diseases and hygiene and sanitation.
In another endeavour, 41 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (S), Somsai in collaboration with Ukhrul District Health Mission Society, Leishiphung Christian Hospital (LCH) and Mobile Dental team of 13 DUAR organised a medical camp at Peh village in Ukhrul district on October 24, added the press release.
Medical team of 41 Assam Rifles, mobile dental unit of 13 DUAR, Dr Yaomila, Gynaecologist from LCH and outreach team of District Health Mission society under Apam, NRHM Ukhrul, two Medical Officers of Tolloi PHC, sonologist, ophthalmic assistant and nursing staff provided free consultation and medicines to 560 people who attended the medical camp.
In yet another endeavour, 22 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (S) organised a free medical camp at Mission Blind School, Heikakpokpi of Chandel district.
The medical camp offered medical assistance to students and staff of the Mission Blind School, added the press release.
Over 25 students and staff of the School, Heikakpokpi were provided medical checkup and advice by the Medical team of 22 Assam Rifles, added the press release.