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Medical camp organizes at Samra (Kargil on world health day



Srinagar, April 11, (Scoop News)- A medical camp was organised by the Army in Samra village under Block Chiktan at Kargil on 11 April 2014 to commemorate the World Health Day. The camp was organised by Army Field Hospital under aegis of the Biamah Brigade.

Apart from doctors, one dentist and a lady gynecologist were the specialist doctors present at the medical camp. The local population thronged the camp in large numbers with great enthusiasm. 270 medical and 60 dental patients, hailing from villages such as Budhkharbu, Chulichann, Dachay, Chiktan, Khangral and Hagnis were treated in this camp. Most of the elderly patients were seen to be suffering from Diabetes and Osteoarthritis. The females and children were mostly suffering from Anaemia and vitamin deficiency. They were given medicines accordingly. A total of 160 animals were also treated by the veterinary surgeon.


The unique feature of this camp was that it incorporated a Hepatitis B vaccination drive for children and a screening cum awareness drive for life style disorders like Hypertension and Diabetes. The inclusion of vaccination and health awareness in this camp was highly appreciated by the villagers.

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