AR conducts free Medical Camp
Source: IT News
Imphal, January 13 2019:
Chassad and Kakching batallions of IGAR(South) organised two medical camps at Kamjong village and Beru Khudem village, Chandel Dist on 12th January 2019 .
Chassad Batallion of 10 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) conducted a medical camp at Kamjong village public ground on 12th January 2019.The camp also included Dental Unit of the Assam Rifles.
Over 250 patients including children were checked by the team for various ailments and free medicines were distributed to all.
In addition over 50 patients were attended to by the dental doctors.
The aim was to provide medical and dental treatment and consultation to the remote villages of Kamjong district where requisite medical and dental facilities are not available due to poor infrastructure.
All the patients were provided necessary medicines as per the diagnosis.
They were also educated about various lifestyle diseases such as High BP, diabetes and dental disorders etc.
Apart from providing necessary medical assistance, basic know how in health education, hygiene and sanitation including Dental Hygiene was also imparted.
Kakching Battalion of 28 Sector Assam Rifles conducted a free medical camp at Beru Khudem village, Chandel Dist.
Medical officer of Kakching battalion along with the medical staff provided treatment to more than 114 people including 40 males, 50 females and 24 children and distributed free medicines.
Apart from providing necessary medical assistance, basic knowledge on health education, hygiene and sanitation was also imparted.
The medical camps received overwhelming response from local populace.
The locals expressed their gratitude to Assam Rifles for the support and noble effort being undertaken by them.