IT News
Imphal April 27,
Units of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organized free Medical Camp at Kakyai village in Nambol and Health Awareness Drive at Khamran village of Imphal East.
Responding to the medical requirements of local populace projected during the last security meet, a Medical cum Health Awareness Camp was organised by Nambol Company Operating Base (COB) of Tulihal Battalion.
Over 200 locals from Kakyai and neighboring villages were provided with free medical treatment, consultation on various diseases and health related issues as well as free medicines were distributed to the needy patients by the unit medical team under the Regimental Medical Officer.
A lecture cum interactive session was also conducted as part of the camp to enlighten the villagers about basic healthcare including precautions against common viral diseases as well as importance of hygiene and sanitation for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
As part of the Health Awareness Drive, a lecture cum interactive session was organised by the Koirengei COB of Mantripukhri Battalion at Khamran Primary School. The lecture was organised to spread awareness on the importance of good health and hygiene and further encourage efforts to keep our environment clean. The lecture was followed by an interactive session. Over 50 students and staff of the school keenly participated and shared their views and suggestions on maintaining good health.
The medical camp and health awareness drive conducted by the Sector received positive response from the local populace who conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to the Assam Rifles for their sincere endeavour and requested for more such camps in the near future for the benefit of the entire community.
