Dimapur, Oct. 7 (EMN): A total of six colonies namely Lotha Colony, Lhomithi Colony, Supply Colony, Oriental Colony, Kevijau Colony, East Block and Niu Colony under the DMC jurisdiction have benefited from a free medical camps conducted by UPHC Burma Camp and UPHC Duncan Bosti during the month of September.
The initiative was headed by the respective Medical Officers of both UPHCs along with other NUHM staff supported by the urban ASHA.
A total 520 patients including elderly people and pregnant women and children have availed the free health services and medicines during the medical camps. Patients were also tested for HIV and malaria by the DAPCU mobile ICTC team and Urban Malaria team. Apart from this, the team further provided counselling on proper nutrition and sanitation, importance of ANC and PNC checkups to the patients.
Meanwhile, the team has appreciated the support and cooperation of the chairman and GBs of the colonies during the camp.
