Mega health camp held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 20 2015 :
20 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of Hqs IGAR (South) organised a mega medical camp at Chandel under 'Ops Sadbhavana' programme.
The aim of the camp was to provide medical diagnosis and treatment to the locals, said a press release issued by PRO Hqs IGAR (S) .
Specialist doctors from Shija Hospital, Imphal along with medical team of 20 Assam Rifles and dental team of 26 Sector AR diagnosed the patients for medical, surgical, gynae, eye and dental problems.
Around 1000 people from Chandel and neighbouring villages were treated/diagnosed during the camp.
People were also made aware about the importance of maintenance of hygiene and sanitation.
Pamphlets on first aid for snake bite, awareness about HIV/AIDS, pamphlets on precautions for malaria, Swine Flu, tuberculosis etc were also distributed to the locals.