ITANAGAR, May 23: As part of its ongoing commitment to community welfare and healthcare outreach, Siang Trust successfully carried out a free health camp at Sumsing village in Upper Siang district.
The camp witnessed an encouraging response from the local community, with around 130 patients, including senior citizens, women, children, and other villagers, availing themselves of the free medical services.
A team of six doctors led by Dr Saibal Bhattacharjee attended the camp. The medical team included Dr Bommi Tayeng, Surgical Specialist; Dr Animesh Bhattacharjee, Dental Specialist; Dr Runi Tasung; and Ayurveda specialists from NEIAFMR (North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research), Dr Abhijit Gawai and Dr Dhanisha BK. The doctors provided medical consultations and distributed medicines free of cost to all patients.
In addition to consultations, various health screening services such as blood pressure monitoring, blood sugar testing, and other basic health examinations were conducted. During the camp, several cases of hypertension, diabetes, and even goitre were identified. The affected individuals were advised to seek appropriate medical treatment and follow-up care.
Moreover, the medical team also conducted awareness sessions to educate villagers about various government healthcare schemes and welfare programmes available for patients and the general public. The initiative helped enhance awareness regarding preventive healthcare and access to medical benefits.
Siang Trust president Group Captain (retd) Mohonto Panging Pao, who was present throughout the health camp, played an active role in facilitating its smooth and successful conduct.
The villagers expressed their gratitude to Siang Trust and the medical team for bringing quality healthcare services to their doorstep and serving the community with dedication and compassion.