KHONSA : A Mega Health Mela-cum-Free Eye Screening Camp was organised at Nehru Stadium, Khonsa, on Saturday as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations marking 50 years of Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS).
Organised by the Health Department under the aegis of the District Health Society (DHS), Tirap, the programme aimed to provide comprehensive healthcare services and promote preventive health awareness among the public. The camp was conducted under the supervision of Tirap District Medical Officer (DMO) Dr B Ratan.
Khonsa MLA-cum-Advisor to the Transport Minister Chakat Aboh, Tirap Zilla Parishad Chairperson Adv John K K Matey and Tirap Deputy Commissioner Techu Aran visited the camp and appreciated the Health Department’s efforts in extending essential healthcare services to the people.
The Free Eye Screening Camp emerged as a major attraction, with 310 individuals undergoing eye examinations.
The screening detected 210 cases of refractive errors, 35 cataract cases, 25 cases of allergic conjunctivitis, 12 cases of blepharitis and seven cases of pterygium, while 21 individuals were found to have normal vision.
A total of 170 beneficiaries were provided spectacles free of cost.
Under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan 100-Day Campaign, Tirap District Tuberculosis Officer-cum-District Tuberculosis Centre Officer and District AIDS Control Officer Dr Jayanty Thingnok reported that 48 individuals were screened for tuberculosis, while 45 underwent handheld chest X-ray examinations.
Screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) was conducted by the team led by Tirap District Programme Officer-cum-District Surveillance Officer Dr K Socia. Of the 163 individuals screened, 40 were found to be hypertensive and 17 diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Free medicines were also distributed to beneficiaries.
AYUSH services were provided by Dr F Aran and Dr Runcha Thinra, who conducted consultations and health check-ups for 26 individuals. General health examinations were carried out by Dr S Sumpa.
The District AIDS Control Programme team conducted HIV and Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) tests on 146 individuals, with all results returning negative.
The health mela witnessed enthusiastic participation from people across the district and served as a one-stop platform for accessing a range of healthcare services. Besides facilitating early detection and treatment of various ailments, the initiative promoted preventive healthcare practices and enhanced health awareness among residents of Tirap district. (DIPR)
