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A large number of people gather for registration during the free medical camp and cervical cancer screening held in Saijang village, Peren District on February 22.
Peren, February 25 (MExN): A free medical camp and cervical cancer screening was held on February 22 in Saijang village, Peren District.
Over 600 patients (300 women, 220 men and 80 children) attended the camp; 60 ultrasound scans, 48 dental procedures, 70 Pap smears, Diabetes and HIV screening, 40 procedures including minor surgeries and family planning (lap ligation and copper-T insertion) was done.
Eight doctors, 10 nurses, 2 OT technicians, one laboratory technician, three pharmacists, and more than 30 volunteers rendered their services.
The medical doctors included Dr Kezevituo Keditsu (DGO, OBGYN), Dr Toshevi Sema Keditsu (MBBS, Managing Trustee Dr K &T Foundation), Dr Neilakuo Kire (MS Ortho, Spine surgeon) Dr Keduovinuo Keditsu (MS, MRCS, MCh Cancer surgery), Dr Thejavinuo Keditsu (MD OBGYN), Dr Keluosenuo Linyu (MD OBGYN), Dr Thejawelie Chielie (BDS, Dental Surgeon), and Dr Theruovizo Linyu (MBBS).
The camp was organized by the Dr K&T Keditsu Foundation in collaboration with the Saijang Village Council under the leadership of Lamhen Thomsong, Head GB Saijang village & President of Kuki GB union Ahthibung sub-division, Seihen Sitlhou, Council Chairman Saijang village, Seijalam Hangsing, Secretary Custom & Culture KIN, and IC Zeliang. It was co-sponsored by KC Angami (Class I contractor) and Dr K& T Keditsu Foundation, a registered public charitable trust in Nagaland with a mission to serve the rural and underprivileged areas of Northeast India.
According to a press release from the foundation, “this is the first time in the history of Saijang village that such a camp has been held, and was met with overwhelming attendance and outpouring of gratitude.”
Eighty percent of attendees were from the Athibung circle, Peren district (56% Saijang, 6% Athibung, and 18% from other villages such as Phaijol, Old and New Chalkot, Phanjang, New Beisumpui, Lilen&Lilen B, Bunkolong, Songlhuh, Pellhang, New Chamcha, and Inbung), 10% from Jalukie circle (Jalukie, Samzuiram and Kezanglwa), and 10% from Peren, Khelma, Songpu, Narmi, and Moitang.
