AR organises medical camp
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 17 2013:
15 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (South) organised a medical camp at Konaitang village, Dist - Chandel under 'OP Sadhavana' on 17 Nov 2013.The camp was a blessing for the villagers who otherwise find it difficult to go to Imphal with inherent problems of large distances and expenditure involved.
Besides providing free medicines for various ailments, the Medical team also educated the locals on various health and hygiene issues.
Patients requiring specialist treatment were referred to Imphal.
A total of 250 patients including ladies, children and elders were diagnosed and treated during the camp in which people from adjoining villages also participated.
Aged people and children constituted majority of the attendance.
Commanding Officer 15 Assam Rifles assured the villagers that many such camps and relief activities would be undertaken by Assam Rifles in the future also, the primary aim being to address the problems of people living in the remote areas.
Such endeavors by Assam Rifles shall go a long way in ensuring the pursuance of a healthier and happier Manipur.