44 AR organises 'Swasthya Ka Amrit'
Source: The Sangai Express / PIB

Imphal, March 20 2021: 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of 22 Sector AR/IGAR(E) started a 75 weeks long series of events to improve the health condition of the people of Tamenglong.

Taking the Independence celebrations to Hills of Manipur the unit kickstarted it's efforts with a wellness camp especially aimed at the medical care to the expecting mothers, new mothers and their children named 'Swasthya ka Amrit' at Kahulong village of Tamenglong sub division today as a part of "Bharat Ka Amrit Mahotsav".

The event kickstarted amid much fanfare with a lamp lighting ceremony jointly by Dr Chambo Gonmei, CMO, Tamenglong and Commandant Shah, CMO, 44 Assam Rifles.

A joint team of 8 civil-military doctors were present for the service of the people which included 3 medical officers from the Battalion and 5 civilian doctors from JNIMS, Raj Medicity & other government hospitals.

The team included physicians, gynaecologists, paediatrician, ENT specialists and nurses.

Blood investigation facility and a immunization room for children were also set up for the benefit of the local populace.

A total of approximately 2000 villagers benefited from the camp covering around 15 nearby villages.

A Covid awareness stall with informative posters, banners was also put to spread awareness about precautions and ongoing vaccination drive in the area.

CMO, Tamenglong and CMO, 44 Assam Rifles also took this opportunity to address the villagers on topics related to health, hygiene, diseases, treatments and healthy food habits.

Commandant, 44 Assam Rifles addressed the participants through video conferencing.

He thanked all the mothers of the society for their immense role and sacrifices for their family & stated that there is nothing more noble or tougher than home-making.

He urged all the ladies of the Tamenglong to come forward in all the fields to match shoulders with men and called upon men to nurture the dreams and aspirations of the ladies of the family.

He stressed the role of a healthy mother in upbringing a healthy family.

The wellness initiative by the 44 Assam Rifles, will culminate with the celebration of 75th Independence Day of India.

These 75 weeks celebration shall include more healthcare camps, medical camps, fitness lectures, yoga demonstrations, sports events, construction of sports fields, distribution of sports equipment, water conservation drive, plantation drives, career counselling and guidance for youth and various other activities reaching out to all citizens in remote areas of Tamenglong.

These initiatives are aimed at improving healthcare services in the region and at the same time to increase the awareness among the people about health, fitness as well as the policies and facilities of the government.

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