SIBE, Oct 2: An integrated health camp was organized by the Lower Siang District Health Society, with support from the Itanagar-based North East Foundation for Health Education and Livelihood Skills (NE-HEALS), at remote Sibe village under Sibe circle of the district on Friday.

The camp was part of the statewide 30-day Intensive Integrated Health Camp (IIHC), being implemented pursuant to a cabinet decision of the state government. The initiative aims to take healthcare services one step closer to the people, particularly those residing in remote, difficult-to-reach and underserved areas.

The health camp provided a range of specialized healthcare services, including gynaecological consultation, breast and cervical cancer screening, general medicine, paediatric services, ophthalmology, surgical consultation, oral health screening, tuberculosis (TB) screening, AYUSH services, mental health screening, audiometric screening and laboratory investigations. Counselling, referral and follow-up services were also provided.

The NE-HEALS team also provided essential medicines for distribution during the camp. A total of 190 beneficiaries attended the camp and availed themselves of various health services.

Earlier, the camp was inaugurated by Sibe Circle ZPM Jomko Kena in the presence of Likabali DMO Dr. Emo Basar, DRCHO Dr. Tai Riso, Gensi circle officer Nor Pertin, other health officials and community representatives.(State IEC Bureau)