Kohima, September 7 (MExN): 9 Assam Rifles organised a free medical camp at Middle Khomi Village on August 31. The aim of the medical camp was to provide free medical treatment to the local populace of Middle Khomi and adjoining villages where requisite medical facilities are not available, informed a press release from Assam Rifles.
A special constituted medical team under Major AS Rawat treated the patients (251) besides distributing free medicines to them. Apart from providing medical assistance, basic knowledge on health education, including precaution from common viral diseases, was also imparted.
Emphasis on importance of hygiene and sanitation were explained to the villagers for better living standard considering the ongoing viral diseases near Indo-Myanmar border, the release added.
