AALO, 15 Sep: As part of the intensified 30-day integrated health camp under the Ayushman Arogya Shivir, a comprehensive health camp was organised by the West Siang District Health Society at Kambu village on Tuesday.

Addressing the gathering, Kamba 8/B Segment ZPM Kaba Yomcha Tali highlighted the objectives of the programme and appealed to the villagers to make full use of the healthcare services being made available at their doorstep.

Interacting with the villagers, Kamba ADC Ejum Angu underscored the importance of such outreach health initiatives, particularly for people living in remote areas. He urged the public to maintain a positive doctor-patient relationship, and encouraged everyone to take advantage of the medical services provided during the camp.

The health camp offered a wide range of speciality, diagnostic and preventive healthcare services. Specialist consultations were provided in obstetrics & gynaecology, ENT, paediatrics, ophthalmology, dermatology, dental care, general medicine and AYUSH, including homeopathy and Ayurveda.

A number of diagnostic services were also made available, including ultrasound, X-ray and laboratory investigations such as CBC, LFT, KFT, HIV, HCV, HBsAg, VDRL, widal, dengue, scrub typhus, malaria RDT and lipid profile. Screening for non-communicable diseases, including random blood sugar and blood pressure, was also conducted.

In addition, beneficiaries were provided with assistance in CMAAY health insurance card enrolment, and medicines were distributed for free.

The camp witnessed the participation of gaon buras and residents of Kambu and neighbouring villages.

The local residents expressed appreciation for the Health Department for bringing a comprehensive range of medical and diagnostic facilities closer to remote communities. (DIPRO)