3-day Mega Medical Camps draw massive participation
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 05 2025: The first day of the three-day Mega Medical Camps,scheduled from October 5-7 2025, commenced with impactful outreach across multipie locations in Manipur, delivering essential healthcare services to communities in urgent need - particularly internally displaced persons and residents of remote districts.

Camps were held at Chakpikarong and Sajik Tampak in Chandel District, Lilong in Thoubal District, and Moreh and Modi village near the Indo-Myanmar border.

This initiative was spearheaded by Assam Rifles in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association (IMA), which deployed a team of 31 specialist doctors and staff from Nasik, Mumbai, Pune, and Kolhapur.

Supported by the Chief Medical Officer and paramedical staff of Assam Rifles, the combined team comprised over 40 personnel.

Their expertise spanned Orthopedics, Gynecology, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Dentistry, ENT, and General Physician services.

At Chakpikarong and Sajik Tampak, the camps were hosted at the Primary Health Centre and served more than 745 residents from the subdivision and surrounding villages.

Free consultations, medicines, and preventive health advice were provided with a strong emphasis on early detection, hygiene, and wellness.

The initiative was widely appreciated by Civil Society Organisations and Village Authorities, who acknowledged its role in fostering trust and enhancing quality of life.

Simultaneously, a specialist medical camp was held today at Lilong Haoreibi College in Thoubal District.

Inaugurated by Prof Md Abdul Sattar Shah, Principal of the College, and Mufti Sabir Shah Qasmi, Convener and Advisor of the Lilong United Club Manipur, the event witnessed an overwhelming turnout.

Over 600 individuals - including women, children, and the elderly - received comprehensive medical care.

Local youth clubs and influencers played an active role in facilitating the event, which was hailed by residents as a vital intervention during challenging times.

Further south, on October 4 & 5, medical camps werd organised at St George School in Moreh and at Modi village in Chandel District.

At Moreh, over 250 patients - primarily women and children - benefitted from consultations and free medicines provided by a multispecialty team.

Meanwhile, in Modi village, health check-ups, medicine distribution, and awareness sessions on hygiene, nutrition, and disease prevention were conducted foy 51 villagers, including veterans and ex-servicemen.

Unified under the theme 'Peace through Healing," these camps reflect the unwavering commitment of Assam Rifles to humanitarian outreach and community welfare.

By bridging the healthcare gap in remote and conflict-affected areas, the initiative not only addressed immediate medical needs but also strengthened the bond between security forces and local communities - reaffirming a shared vision of resilience, harmony, and hope.

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