AR brings healing to Manipur with Mega Medical Camp
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 25 2024:
Amid the enduring crisis in Manipur, Assam Rifles has emerged as a powerful symbol of compassion and care, organising multiple Mega Medical Camps to serve communities grappling with conflict, displacement, and a fragile healthcare system.
According to a release issued by HQ IGAR(South), the initiative received an overwhelming response with around 6,750 people directly benefiting from the 3 day camps across various districts of the State.
The Mega Medical Camp not only addressed the pressing medical needs of thousands but also offered hope, healing, and humanity to people in distress.
As a dynamic initiative by Assam Rifles, a ray of hope arrived in the form of 19 specialist doctors from Maharashtra and Karnataka from the Indian Medical Association (IMA) to provide much-needed medical aid on November 18, 2024 .
Lilong
In the heart of Lilong, a village scarred by unrest and deprivation, the struggles of its people tell a tale of hardship.
Ibrahim, an elderly resident.
had long battled an undiagnosed ailment, his impoverished family helpless to seek specialized care.
On November 18, a ray of hope arrived in the form of an Assam Rifles convoy, accompanied by 18 specialist doctors from the IMA.
This medical camp, organised with the support of the Lilong United Club Association, served over 1,200 residents, including women, children, and the elderly.
The camp addressed diverse medical issues, offering free consultations, medicines, and life-saving diagnoses.
From infants battling high fevers to elderly patients seeking relief from chronic ailments, the initiative proved to be a lifeline.
Sora
The following day, Assam Rifles extended its humanitarian mission to Sora in Kakching District.
Here, the camp catered to more than 2,400 individuals, including a significant number displaced by ongoing unrest.
The focus remained on addressing maternal and pediatric health, alongside general healthcare.
Families with young children found solace in the expertise of the attending medical team, who worked tirelessly to ensure every patient received the care they needed.
Tengnoupal
On November 24, Assam Rifles held the "Mega Medical Camp 2024-25" at Tengnoupal village, a remote area with limited healthcare access.
The camp reached over 1,000 villagers, offering consultations and treatment for a wide range of ailments.
Led by the Assam Rifles Medical Officer, supported by a team of civil specialists, the event brought vital medical resources to a community that had long awaited such outreach.
Chakpikarong and Tengnoupal
In Chakpikarong, Chandel district, another Mega Medical Camp took place on November 25, drawing over 1,050 individuals seeking medical help.
Supported by 10 specialists from IMA and the Assam Rifles Multi-Hospital, the camp offered services in pediatrics, dermatology, ENT, ophthalmology, and general medicine.
Attendees expressed heartfelt gratitude for the initiative, which distributed free medicines in addition to providing consultations.
Leaders like TS Berek.
chief of the Anal Naga Chief Association, lauded the efforts of Assam Rifles, emphasizing the importance of such programs in strengthening bonds of trust and goodwill within the community.
Simultaneously at Tengnoupal, the Mega Medical Camp 2024-25 provided medical counseling and treatment to the local populace.
The medical camp was led by the Assam Rifles Medical Officer (RMO), supported by a team of 10 civil specialists, offering a wide range of healthcare services.
About 1,095 villagers benefitted from the camp.
Through these impactful initiatives, Assam Rifles has redefined its role, transforming from being mere protectors of security to active enablers of hope and well-being.
Each medical camp has underscored the force's unwavering commitment to serving the people of Manipur, fostering trust, and addressing the region's most pressing healthcare challenges.
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