Chuchu Town, October 28 (MExN): A medical camp was held at Chuchu Town Council Hall on October 28 for MR (Mental Retardation) and II (Intellectual Impairment). The camp was organized by District Mental Health Programme, Mokokchung in collaboration with Grace Society CBR Forum (Community Based Rehabilitation Forum).
It was conducted by Dr. Temsuyanger, DPO (UIP/RCH) Nodal Officer, District Mental Health Programme, Mokokchung. Altogether, 26 people with Mental Retardation and Intellectual Impairment were examined and provided free medicine and issued Disability certificate according to the severity of their disability. This Certification camp was carried out so that Peoples With Disabilities (PWDs) in the area would be able to get medical facilities and avail their entitlements under various Government Schemes.
The medical authority and the CBR Team of Grace Society thanked the stakeholders and general public of the area for coming forward and helping them in making the health camp a successful one and further encouraged them to help them in future for the cause of the PWDs.