Assam Rifles conducts health and hygiene capsule
Source: IT News / IGAR (South)
Imphal, September 09 2019:
In an endeavor to render all possible help to locals of far flung areas of Chandal district, Moltuk Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted a health and hygiene capsule followed by medical camp and church service at Khengjoi village on 08th September 2019 .
The villages in Moltuk area are remotest villages in the state and lack basic healthcare facilities.
The welfare initiative by Moltuk Battalion has not only enabled patients to be treated close to their home but also helped in increasing awareness about cleanliness, hygiene and a healthy living.
The health campaign included increasing awareness of the locals regarding major health and sanitation issues and measures to lead a healthy lifestyle.
In view of the upcoming monsoons and its related ailments the medical staff of Moltuk Battalion carried out counselling on hygiene and sanitation, importance of safe drinking water and preventive measures to avoid contagious diseases.
A total of 24 men, 19 women and 32 children were provided medical check-up and medicines by the Regimental Medical Officer.
The campaign culminated with a church service followed by lunch.