Army organizes medical camp at Satowali

Army’s Bhalaul Brigade organized a medical camp at Satowali ground with a view to provide quality medical facilities to locals of border areas. The camp was inaugurated by Commander, Bhalaul Brigade who on the occasion emphasized the importance of organizing such camps to benefit the villagers who were facing problems in getting medical facilities. The medical team comprised of doctors from Army and civil Hospital which included Pediatrician, Gynecologist, ENT, Dental and Eye Specialist. Separate stands were created for ladies and health education was conducted for them by the lady medical officer covering prevention and control of common diseases. A wet canteen was set up for the patients waiting for their turn and movies regarding health education were screened at the Camp. Counters for overall health and awareness, family planning and immunization were specially created for. Approx 1500 patients were attended by the doctors and free medicines as per prescription were distributed to the locals.