CHONGKHAM, SEP 25:
Over 700 people benefited from a Mega Free Health and Medical Camp organised under the Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan–Sewa Diwas at Arunachal Pali Vidyapeeth, Chongkham, on Friday. A total of 735 patients availed themselves of outpatient department (OPD) services, while 39 units of blood were donated during the camp.
The camp was inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein in the presence of Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom, Lohit MLA Dr Mohesh Chai, Namsai Deputy Commissioner Lobsang Tsering, Lohit Deputy Commissioner KN Damo, PRI leaders, senior officials and a large number of people.
The camp provided free health check-ups, medical consultations, medicines, diagnostic services and blood donation facilities. The District Medical Officer outlined the objectives of the initiative and stressed the importance of accessible and quality healthcare services.
Addressing the gathering, Mein called for greater awareness and utilisation of available government healthcare facilities and schemes. He stressed the need to take healthcare services closer to the people and ensure that eligible beneficiaries can access healthcare services and welfare schemes.
Mein said the government was committed to providing quality healthcare and continuously upgrading infrastructure at District Hospitals, Community Health Centres and Primary Health Centres. He also emphasised the need to address shortages of medical personnel, particularly in remote and rural areas, so that people can access essential healthcare services closer to their homes.
Namsai Deputy Commissioner Lobsang Tsering highlighted the importance of such camps in bringing healthcare services closer to the people and urged the public to make maximum use of the facilities provided.
Lohit MLA Dr Mohesh Chai expressed concern over HIV and drug abuse in the region and called for coordinated efforts towards prevention, awareness, early detection, counselling and treatment.
Namsai MLA Chau Zingnu Namchoom highlighted the healthcare facilities available to the people and appreciated the efforts of the Health Department and other stakeholders.
Mein also felicitated members of the Health Society for their contribution towards strengthening healthcare services and supporting the organisation of the camp. He later visited various health facilities and service stalls and interacted with healthcare personnel, beneficiaries and volunteers.
The Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan–Sewa Diwas is being observed from September 17 to October 17 with a focus on public service, community participation and welfare-oriented activities.
Following the camp, Mein visited the Pali Vidyapeeth Museum at Chongkham and reviewed the ongoing digitisation of age-old Tai-Khamti manuscripts under the Gyan Bharatam Mission of the Government of India.
