Assam Rifles conduct free medical camps for cyclone-affected villagers in Manipur

Imphal: Hundreds of tribal villagers mostly women and children residing along the Manipur-Myanmar border got the benefit of free medical treatments organized by the Indian security forces aimed at fostering goodwill, and trust, promoting health literacy, and improving community well-being for the past three days which ended on Saturday (June 1), a defence wing statement said.

Medical camps for villagers of Gelngai, Kanan, and Paldai villages of the Sajiktampak area in Chandel district were also conducted on June 1 for villagers deprived of basic healthcare facilities in these remote locations, who are affected by the cyclone and its aftermath.

In Sehlon, New Samtal, Kovang, and Tuitong, Assam Rifles conducted health check-ups and provided medical assistance.

B. Bongjang, a remote village in Moreh Block, Tengnoupal district, Manipur, has long suffered from a lack of basic medical facilities.

Poor connectivity, the ongoing ethnic crisis, and heavy pre-monsoon rains have worsened the situation, making access to healthcare difficult for villagers.

On May 31, the Assam Rifles, in collaboration with the Diocesan Social Service Society (DSSS), Mantripukhri, organized a medical camp in B. Bongjang.

This camp provided essential healthcare services to 210 villagers from B. Bongjang and nearby villages.

The camp addressed a range of medical needs and brought much-needed aid directly to the villagers.

A medical camp in Village Walkhu, Churachandpur District was also held on 30 May 2024.

The camp benefited 186 villagers, including 46 men, 65 women, and 75 children.

Assam Rifles’ doctors provided consultations, examinations, and medications.

Special focus was given on educating the villagers about environmental hygiene, sanitation, prompt diagnosis of prevailing lifestyle diseases and contagious diseases, followed by the ways to prevent them.