AR extends medical balm
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 16 2015 :
On the occasion of Army Day 2015, 16 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a medical camp at Shangshak and nearby villages on 15 Jan 2015 .
According to PRO IGAR (S), the aim of the camp was to provide medical assistance to the people requiring medical help in these remote areas.
The medical camp was conducted under the supervision of Medical Officer and paramedical staff of the 16 Assam Rifles.
A total of 190 patients including men, women, elder and children treated/ diagnosed during the camp.
An interactive session was also organised with the masses, where people were educated about HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Malaria, Water-Borne diseases, hygiene and sanitation, the PRO added.