KHONSA, Mar 23: A five-day free Multispeciality Medical Camp, organized by 44 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 25 Sector Assam Rifles in coordination with Zonal General Hospital, Khonsa, got underway at the ZGH premises here today.
Col Ankit Harjai, SM, Commanding Officer, 44 Assam Rifles, launched the medical camp, in presence of ZPC John K K Matey, BJP Tirap Unit president Lankham Wangsu, Khonsa block ZPM Necha Wangsu, Khonsa Bazaar Welfare Committee president Asan Wangsu, secretary Wangthun Lokho, IPR representative Gawang Sumpa, and many other dignitaries and members of the public.
The camp is providing specialised medical services in Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, General Medicine, MD Medicine, Paediatrics, ENT, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, General Surgery and Dental care (MDS).
Speaking on the occasion, Col Harjai said that the initiative aims to provide free medical consultation, check-ups and treatment to the residents of Tirap, Changlang and Longding districts. He appealed to all concerned to disseminate information widely so that citizens, especially those from remote areas of the TCL region, can avail quality healthcare services through the camp.
He urged the public to attend the camp in large numbers and spread awareness for the greater benefit of the community.
Col Harjai further informed that several free medical camps have already been organised by Khonsa Battalion Assam Rifles in remote villages of Tirap and Longding districts to ensure that underprivileged patients receive free treatment at their doorsteps. He said such initiatives reflect the enduring commitment of Assam Rifles as the ‘Friends of the Hill People’.
Earlier in his welcome address, Dr Tumli Basar, Medical Superintendent, ZGH Khonsa, expressed gratitude to the team of specialist doctors who travelled from Bangalore and Nasik to provide medical services during the five-day free health camp. He also informed that a similar camp has simultaneously commenced at CHC Deomali on the same day.
Dr. Basar stated that by 10 am on the opening day, around 80 patients had already enrolled for registration. He expressed hope that approximately 3,000 patients would benefit from the five-day health camp. (DIPRO)