People availing services during the free health camp at Mangimen Baptist Church Compound, Dillai Gate, Nahorjan on November 9.
Dimapur, November 9 (MExN): In an effort to improve access to basic healthcare services in underserved border areas, Pro Rural, in collaboration with Urban Primary Health Centre, Duncan Bosti, and Ayush health and wellness Centre, Kachari Gaon, organised a free health camp on November 9 at Mangimen Baptist Church Compound, Dillai Gate, Nahorjan.
The programme saw a turn out 144 beneficiaries. The initiative focused on extending essential healthcare services to communities in the border areas, aimed to promote health awareness, encourage early diagnosis and make basic medical consultations and screening facilities accessible to people who often face challenges in accessing healthcare services.
The health camp offered a range of services, including general medical consultations, dental care, women's health consultations and eye check-ups. In addition, laboratory screening facilities were made available for tests such as Random Blood Sugar (RBS), haemoglobin, malaria, pregnancy testing and HIV & VDRL screening.
A dedicated team comprising doctors, nurses, a pharmacist, laboratory technician, attendants and Pro Rural support staff facilitated the camp, ensuring that beneficiaries received medical attention and necessary health guidance.
The programme was supported by One Day’s Wages, stated a press release issued by Tinu Imchen, Health Coordinator, Pro Rural, Dimapur.
