AR provides medical aid
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, August 11, 2012:
18 SIKH of 9 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) saved life of snake bite victim today.
Smt Kuncharasi (52) of Iram Siphai village bitten by a venomous snake was brought to the Unit Hospital in a critical condition and was immediately attended by Medical officer who administered life saving anti snake venom.
She was kept under observation and she was discharged after her condition stabilized.
In another occasion, the medical team of 27 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector under HQ IGAR(South) saved the life of a 40 years old lady, Laishram Mema of Mangjing Village in Bishnupur dist, bitten by a venomous snake yesterday.
The victim was brought to the Unit Hospital in a critical condition and was immediately attended by Medical officer who administered life saving anti snake venom and evacuated to RIMS Hospital, Imphal for further management, PRO IGAR(S) stated.
Similarly, 37 Assam Rifles of 28 Sector under HQ IGAR(S) organized a medical camp at Aibol Joupi and Hollengjang villages of Chandel district on 10 Aug 12. The medical camp was conducted by a team of medical officers and paramedical staff of the Unit.
More than 400 patients from Aibol Joupi, Hollengjang and adjoining villages were benefited from the camp.
An interactive session was also organised with the villagers and they were educated about various seasonal diseases and its precautionary measures.