Kiphire, September 14 (MExN): A disability medical assessment camp was conducted by Department of Social Welfare with assistance from medical officers of CMO Office at District Hospital on September 13.
Kiphire CMO Office, District Media Officer, Imnasenla Pongener in a press release stated that with the task of implementing programmes aimed at the upliftment of the vulnerable and weaker section, the camp was conducted to assess the disabled and provide certificates and identity card after examination of their impairment.
Z. Tsangkhuchu, CDPO said that disabilities were prevalent among the middle aged groups and there are 209 present beneficiaries in Kiphire district.
149 differently abled persons with multiple disabilities were examined. Dr. Rebecca Y Sema, Dr. Khelito Zhimomi and Dr. Keviyani examined the patients and assessed the percentage of their disabilities for issuance of disability certificate.
