Under the aegis of the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), the Manipur State AIDS Control Society (MSACS), in collaboration with the Centre of Rural Upliftment Service (CRUS), Thoubal Wangma Taba, organised a free medical camp at the campus of Arambai Tenggol Unit-4, Khangabok. The camp was organised with the objective of promoting public health awareness and providing basic medical services to the general public. The initiative was supported by Arambai Tenggol under its leader Korounganba Khuman with active cooperation from all Arambai Tenggol units functioning in Thoubal district, which played a key role in the successful conduct of the camp. Speaking at the camp, Dr Ningombam Shantakumar stated that due to their busy daily schedules, many people are unable to visit hospitals regularly, resulting in several undiagnosed illnesses. He emphasised that fear and lack of awareness often prevent people from undergoing medical tests at hospitals. Considering these challenges, the medical camp was organised at Arambai Tenggol Unit-4, Khangabok, with the support of Arambai Tenggol, to ensure that healthcare services reach people at their doorstep.
Arambai Tenggol Unit-3 Commander of Wangjing, Soibam Kishan Meitei, who visited the camp, said that many children and youth, who are considered the future of society, are suffering from various health issues. He stressed the importance of conducting regular health check-ups and stated that Arambai Tenggol would continue to extend support for such health camps in the interest of public welfare.
During the camp, around 100 people underwent medical check-ups. Facilities provided included HIV and VDRL testing, blood tests, glucose testing, and other essential diagnostic services. Necessary medicines were also distributed free of cost to the beneficiaries.
Assam Rifles also organised comprehensive medical camps on Wednesday across remote villages, reaffirming its commitment to humanitarian assistance and civic action in border areas. At Phaikoh village, Kamjong District, over 100 residents including men, women, children and elderly benefitted from free medical consultations conducted by a dedicated medical team. The camp offered basic health screening, preliminary diagnostic evaluation and distribution of essential medicines to address common ailments, informed a press release of IGAR(S).
Interactive counselling sessions were also held on personal hygiene, balanced nutrition, prevention of seasonal diseases and lifestyle-related health concerns. The initiative proved particularly valuable for vulnerable groups who face challenges in accessing regular healthcare due to terrain and limited infrastructure. On the same day, medical camps were conducted under the Assam Rifles Civic Action Programme (AR CAP) at L Thinganphai and Aishi villages in Chakpikarong Sub-Division, Chandel District. A team of medical officers, nursing staff and paramedics carried out comprehensive health check-ups and consultations, providing medicines and preventive healthcare guidance. Around 256 villagers, including 120 males, 86 females and 50 children, availed medical services. Special emphasis was placed on children, elderly persons and women, addressing seasonal illnesses, nutritional deficiencies and general health concerns, it said.
