Srinagar, November 29
The Army organised a Medical cum Veterinary camp at Waterahel in Budgam District on Sunday.
A defence spokesman said the Army reached out to the people of remote areas where these medical facilities were not readily available.
“Doctors from Primary Health Centre, Khansahib, and medical / veterinary staff from the Army rendered services to locals from remote villages. The camp began with a lecture on health and hygiene,” he said.
He said over 700 patients including, men, women and children, were benefitted from this Army’s initiative which provided free medical check-ups, advice and medicines. Besides, over 800 livestock were also treated in the veterinary camp. “People expressed their appreciation towards the Army for reaching out to people residing in far-flung areas,” he said. — TNS