Arunachal: Around 400 Myanmar villagers attend medical camp at Pangsau Pass
Reported by Avik Chakraborty
Dibrugarh: A medical and eye check-up camp was organized at Pangsau Pass in eastern Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district along the India-Myanmar border.
The programme was conducted jointly by the Assam Rifles, with support from Dibrugarh-based NGO Bright Vision NE and the Arunachal Pradesh Police.
The camp saw participation from residents of nearby villages in Myanmar. According to organizers, around 400 people crossed the border to access healthcare services provided during the day-long programme.
Doctors and paramedical staff from the Assam Rifles, along with eye specialists from Bright Vision NE, conducted general health examinations and eye screenings.
Medicines were distributed to patients diagnosed with various conditions, and spectacles were provided to those with vision-related issues at subsidized rates.
A 104-year-old woman from Myanmar attended the eye check-up camp. She was among the participants who received services during the programme.
Residents from Myanmar stated that healthcare facilities and medical personnel are limited in several areas. They said access to medical services is constrained by infrastructure and workforce shortages.
The camp provided medical services to participants from both sides of the border. Organizers said the initiative involved the Assam Rifles, Arunachal Pradesh Police, and Bright Vision NE.
Officials stated that the programme is part of ongoing activities aimed at providing healthcare support in remote border areas.