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Imphal, June 3,
Mantripukhri Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South) organised a health awareness drive cum medical camp at Senakom village, Imphal East District on .
The Health Awareness Drive cum Medical Camp was organised by Sawombung Company Operating Base (COB) with an aim to spread awareness on maintaining good health and to reach out to the needy and socially deprived section of the society. The event commenced with an informative lecture on health and hygiene to enlighten the villagers about importance of hygiene and sanitation for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and basic healthcare including various common ailments. The lecture was followed by an interactive session in which various queries raised by the attendees were clarified.
As part of the drive, a medical camp for the locals was organised in which a dedicated medical team under the Unit Medical Officer provided medical assistance to the locals of the area. 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. The camp witnessed attendance of over 230 locals including women, children and elders.
The initiative of Assam Rifles was appreciated by the local populace who conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to the Assam Rifles for conducting the awareness drive and providing much needed medical assistance to the people. They also requested for more such camps in the near future for the benefit of the entire community.