Kohima, January 20 (MExN): 154 Military General Hospital, Zakhama conducted a free medical camp for civil fraternity of Mima village, Kohima district on January 12, 2014. The camp was organized under the aegis of the Spear Corps and local Army formations as part of health-care activities under the ongoing ‘Operation Sadbhavana’.
A press release issued by PRO Defence Wing informed that the aim of the medical camp was to provide free medical care, dental check up along with investigations and medicines for the commonly occurring ailments among the civil fraternity in Mima village.
The medical team was led by Col Kunal Chatterjee, Commanding Officer of 154 General Hospital. According to the note, Col Kunal Chatterjee stated that the hospital has been serving the civil fraternity in the region since many years.
The medical camp provided free outpatient services, dental examination and treatment, laboratory investigation, minor operations, immunization & pharmacy facilities. The camp also provided health education on lifestyle diseases such as heart attack, diabetes & cancer, HIV infection and nutrition related lifestyle changes.
Approximately 260 civilians availed free medical treatment during the camp. The medical team comprised of Maj H Vanlal H, Maj MS Mehra, Maj Abhay Singh, Capt Shikha, Capt Amit Kumar and officers of Military Nursing Services and Para medical staff.
