AR organises medical camp, interaction session

IMPHAL, Jul 11 : Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (S) organised a free medical camp at Lilong Chajing today.
The medical camp commenced with an informative lecture on ‘Health, Hygiene and Sanitation’ by the unit medical officer followed by an interactive session during which various queries raised by the attendees were clarified.
The locals were also enlightened on basic healthcare issues including precautions against common viral diseases as well as importance of hygiene and sanitation for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
As part of the camp, a dedicated medical team under the unit medical officer provided medical assistance to the locals of the area, said a statement of IGAR (S).
In addition to the medical checkup, consultation on various diseases and health related issues as well as free medicines were distributed to the needy patients.
A mobile dental clinic was also established for carrying out dental checkup of the locals.
A medical team under the dental officer from 12 Dental Unit Assam Rifles (DUAR) provided free dental treatment and medicines to the attendees.
The medical camp received an overwhelming response from the local populace and witnessed an attendance of over 280 locals of nearby villages.
All the attendees conveyed their gratitude to Assam Rifles for facilitating the outreach of the medical facilities and requested for more such camps in the future as well, added the statement.