GENSI, OCT 2:
An integrated health camp was organised at remote Sibe village under Sibe Circle as part of the Statewide 30-Day Intensive Integrated Health Camp, bringing a range of preventive, diagnostic and specialised healthcare services closer to the rural community.
Organised by the District Health Society, Lower Siang, with support from the North East Foundation for Health Education and Livelihood Skills (NE-HEALS), Itanagar, the camp was inaugurated by Sibe Circle ZPM Jomko Kena in the presence of Likabali District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr Emo Basar, District Reproductive and Child Health Officer (DRCHO) Dr Tai Riso, Gensi Circle Officer Nor Pertin, health officials, community representatives and local residents.
Located around two hours by road from Gensi, Sibe is among the remotest villages in Lower Siang district, making access to regular and specialised healthcare difficult for residents. The camp aimed to address the geographical barriers by taking multiple health services closer to the community.
The initiative is being implemented following a Cabinet decision of the State Government under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Health Minister Biyuram Wahge to improve access to healthcare in remote, difficult-to-reach and underserved areas.
Services provided at the camp included gynaecological consultation, breast and cervical cancer screening, general medicine, paediatrics, ophthalmology, surgical consultation, oral health screening, tuberculosis screening, AYUSH services, mental health and audiometric screening, laboratory investigations, counselling, referrals and follow-up services.
On the request of the District Health Society, Lower Siang, NE-HEALS also provided essential medicines for distribution among beneficiaries.
The camp witnessed participation of 190 beneficiaries, who availed various health services. The initiative also helped strengthen community linkages with the public health system and create awareness about preventive healthcare and government health programmes.
The 30-day campaign seeks to improve access to healthcare in remote areas by promoting early detection, preventive health-seeking practices and timely treatment, while reducing the need for residents to travel long distances for essential medical services. (DIPR)
