AR extends medical balm
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, December 03 2013:
Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a medical camp at Tobung village in Chandel District under 'OP Sadhavana' .
According to a statement issued by PRO IGAR (S) in this regard, the Camp was a boon for villagers who find it difficult to go to Imphal due to the long distances for travel and heavy expenditures involved.
A number of villagers from all adjoining villages were benefited by the camp.
A total of over 250 patients including ladies, children and elders were treated/ diagnosed.
The patients with much severe symptoms were referred to Government Medical Hospital/ RIMS.
Besides the treatment, the Medical officer also delivered a lecture on AIDS awareness, its prevention, cure and dealing with AIDS affected people.
The public was also educated on health, hygiene issues and cleanliness of their surroundings.
All the elders, village council members and village Headman of the villages in and around Tobung Village appreciated the efforts put in by the Assam Rifles.
30 Assam Rifles assured the people that many more camps and relief activities like this would be undertaken by the Assam Rifles to address the problems of people living in the remote areas and Manipur as a whole, the PRO added.