Guwahati, Aug 5: The Indian Army's Spear Corps and Assam Rifles have intensified healthcare outreach across the Northeast by organising medical camps, preventive screening drives and awareness programmes aimed at improving healthcare access for veterans, students and residents of remote areas.
As part of the initiative, the Spearhead Division organised a comprehensive screening medical camp for ex-servicemen at Dhemaji in Assam. The camp provided health check-ups, medical consultations and preventive care services, reaffirming the Army's commitment to the welfare of veterans and their families.
In Nagaland, the Spear Corps medical team, working in coordination with the District Health Surveillance Team, responded promptly to a reported case of Purpura Fulminans at Sainik School, Punglwa. Medical experts carried out preventive screening of cadets, conducted health assessments and organised awareness sessions to educate students and staff about early detection, preventive measures and timely medical intervention.
Meanwhile, the Assam Rifles organised a medical camp at Thongsonyu village in Kiphire district, Nagaland, where residents received free medical consultations, medicines and preventive healthcare services.
Special attention was given to women, children and elderly citizens, with doctors providing treatment for common ailments, health counselling and guidance on disease prevention and hygiene.
Officials said the outreach programmes are part of the Army's ongoing efforts to strengthen civil-military cooperation, improve healthcare access in remote regions and promote community well-being through preventive and primary healthcare services.
The initiatives were widely appreciated by local residents, who lauded the security forces for bringing quality healthcare services closer to underserved communities.