Srinagar: Hundreds of patients from far flung and remote areas attended two medical camps organised by Army in central and Anantnag districts.
The villagers were also provided veterinary facilities for their live stock, a defence ministry spokesman said here on Sunday.
He said as part to reinforce the health and veterinary care of the villages in remote areas, a medical-cum-veterinary camp was organised in Kandi region of the Budgam district with support from the local civil authorities yesterday.
The camp was organised by 53 Rashtriya Rifles, where a team of four doctors from Army and as many from civil doctors attended the patients.
Presence of the lady doctor was particularly vital to cater to the women patients and the efficiency in managing the patients was infused by the efforts of a number of nursing assistants and paramedics.
About 720 patients, including 236 women and 160 children, were treated and provided free medicines. He said 611 livestock were treated in the veterinary camp.
Those who attended the camp were also told about ailment prevention measures, nutrition, area and personal hygiene, sanitation and social issues like ‘Save The Girl Child’ and ‘Drug Abuse’.
The overwhelming response not only suggests the popularity of such social services but also reflects positively on the cementing bonds between ‘Awam and Jawan’. He said 3 RR also organised a ‘Special Medical Camp’ at Owura Salar village in Anantnag district. (UNI)