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Residents availing the service available at the medical camp organized on August 15. (Photo Courtesy: ARC)
Peren, August 17 (MExN): The Ahthibung Region Club (ARC) in collaboration with Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles, PHC Ahthibung, ChildLine Peren, Cultural Club of (CCA), District AIDS Prevention Control Unit, Peren and National Vector Borne Disease Control (NVBDCP) conducted medical camp for villagers of Nkio B and children of Green Valley School on August 15.
A press release issued by the Vice Chairman, ARC stated that Dr Vezo Kholu and his team along with nursing assistants of Assam Rifles treated 341 patients. Free medicines were also provided to all patients. Team of ChildLine Peren lead by Ibamsile conducted a seminar for teachers, parents and students on children issues. They also gave a short lecture on don'ts and do's regarding “bad touch” by any adult. DPO Rovikholu from DAPCU conducted malaria test for villagers and students. Hoineithem and her team performed a skit for villagers on AIDS prevention. Meals and snacks for entire day were sponsored by ARC and Jalukie battalion of Assam Rifles.
The release stated that the Green Valley School is a small residential school and is the only residential school in entire Ahthibung Sub division. “Maximum students come from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families and most of the children suffer domestic instability, due to their parent’s life styles,” it added.
It also stated that there is no proper medical infrastructure to cater to their illness. “During monsoon, situations get worse when road connectivity is affected by heavy rain,” it said, further stating that even the villagers, especially old and women of the village find themselves wanting for basic medical assistance.
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