Mon, February 18 (MExN): 9 BIHAR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (North) organised a medical camp at Chenwetnyu village of Mon district on February 18 “in order to bring relief to medically deprived section in remote areas.” The camp was led by Captain Rahil Arora, Regimental Medical Officer and medical staff.
A press release from Assam Rifles informed that the camp also attended to the patients from nearby villages of Choknyu, Chentown and various scattered small hamlets.
During the camp, free medical checkup and free medicines were provided to 328 patients comprising 246 adults and 82 children. The Medical Officer gave vaccinations and medicines for common ailments to the civilians and briefed the villagers about good healthcare and hygiene practices to ensure long and disease free life.
Col Vikram, SM, CO, 9 BIHAR also addressed the local populace and assured them of full support for the betterment of the society.
The local and civil administration expressed their heartfelt gratitude for the initiative of IGAR (North) and its units, the release added.
