Ukhrul: A mega medical camp was organised by the Assam Rifles at the premise of 40 AR Camp at Shangshak on Wednesday under Operation Sadbhavna Project 2024-25.
Speaking with the media person, Brigadier Sandeep Singh, SM, Deputy Inspector General, Headquarters 10 Sector, Somsai stated that “a lot of non-complex cases can be resolved right here. Good medical advice, a good pharmacy is available right here under Operation Sadbhavna. The government has allotted about Rs. 10 lakhs. A large number of medicines of very good quality have come in. Very advanced medicines. They are also being distributed depending on the requirement. What is more important is the follow-up. We are not just conducting an event and forgetting it. We have a proper procedure of follow-up of the cases that requires sustained effort. So for that, I am really thankful to the state health department also. They have been able to spare a lot of specialists. We have got an ENT specialist, a medical specialist and an eye specialist. So, all these specialists once they screen a patient and find that there is a requirement for follow-up, free of cost, the patient would be transferred from here to the district hospital or any other specialised hospital and they will be given free of cost care. So, such kind of situations with so many doctors, including specialists in one platform, it is something that has never happened in this area. Our aim is that we do a proper screening, the cases be resolved here or where advanced care is required, we give them as much support as we can. I am very happy that we could even target Chamu, the remotest area of this state. It is a series of medical camps. Overall, we are doing six camps. After two days, it will be Kasom, Namli, Wangli. Again, it is a very difficult area where people don’t have resources to come to a major hospital. Our aim is to reach out as far and as wide as possible and provide the people with good medical care. That is what we are aiming for, and I am very happy that the support and response of the villages and the local communities have been very overwhelming.”
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T. Rami, Village Secretary of Shangshak Phunghon Village stated that “I on behalf of my village and at the same time my neighbouring villages would like to express our heartfelt gratitude towards the Assam Rifles for organising such medical camp. We can witness lots of people coming from my village and the neighbouring villages for medical check-ups, free of cost. We welcome such initiative and will extend our cooperation even in the days to come. People from 13 villages are coming and getting the facilities. Thank you, Assam Rifles, for the initiatives.”
As part of its commitment to fostering community health and strengthening bonds with local communities, Assam Rifles launched a series of Mega Medical Camps in Kamjong district, Manipur. The initiative, organized under the Operation Sadbhavna Project for the financial year 2024-25, aims to provide essential medical support to the remote villages in the region.
The extensive medical outreach covers seven villages across Kamjong district, each designated as a host for healthcare facilities. The camps were designed to deliver medical consultations, treatments, and necessary medicines, bringing significant relief to remote areas with limited healthcare access.
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Alang Village: Medical Camp was held on November 9, 2024. The camp at Alang village saw a turnout of 167 villagers from Alang and Phungyar. The medical team comprised three medical officers, three paramedics, and two female staff who provided comprehensive healthcare services to the attendees.
Chamu Village: On November 11, 2024, a medical camp was held at Chamu village, which drew 332 villagers from Chamu, Hangakhophung and Khayang. The camp featured four medical officers, including a dental specialist, along with three paramedic staff, offering valuable care and dental services.
Mapum Village: On November 12, 2024, the medical camp in Mapum welcomed 216 villagers from Mapum and Zingsui. Three medical officers and three paramedic staff attended to patients, ensuring access to necessary medical support.
Punamram and K Ashang Khullen Villages: The final camps are set for November 15, 2024, at Punamram and K Asang Khullen villages, with an expected turnout of around 700 villagers from Punamram, Kasong, Makan and K. Asang Khullen.
To support these camps, Assam Rifles has procured medicines and medical supplies worth Rs.10 lakhs. This investment aims to uplift the health and hygiene standards of the local population and to bolster community engagement by offering an alternative path away from insurgency.
Operation Sadbhavna continues to emphasize the importance of health and well-being as crucial pillars of community development with Assam Rifles’ medical outreach representing a significant step towards building trust and a stronger bond with the people of Manipur.
The visiting medical departments include immunisation, AIDS, malaria, TB, dispensary, medicine, anesthesia, ortho/PMR, ENT, eye and dental.
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