The Free Operation Camp organized by Vievakananda Kendra Arun Jyoti in
collaboration with Remote Area Medical, Knoxville, USA, concluded successfully on 8th
February at Central Hospital, CIL, Margherita, Assam. A total 44 patients were
operated for Gall Stone diseases, hernia, appendicitis and other ailments during
the camp which was inaugurated on 3rd February by Sri.Y.Matey,
Parliamentary Secretary of DOTCL, Govt.of Arunachal Pradesh. In his inaugural speech he appreciated the efforts of VKAJ in
the field of rural health care in eastern parts of Arunachal Pradesh and assured all possible help from his side. He very fondly mentioed
the brotherhood ties between the people of Margherita and the people of Arunachal and wished that it should contine. 6 NRI Doctors came from America to provide this
voluntary service to the poor and needy patients of Arunachal Pradesh.
A total 210 patients registered their names during the pre-screening.
Out of them 43 patients were screened for surgeries. 37 endoscopies were done
for patients suffering from various abdominal related diseases like Gastritis,
ulcers etc. It is to be mentioned that Mitra Medical LLP provided machines to
conduct endoscopies free of cost for the patients.
Most of the patients were from Changlang,Tirap and Longding districts of
Arunachal
Pradesh. The most encouraging fact that many patients from very remote
Vijaynagar circle came all the way to avail the benefits. This camp already
completed glorious seven years and more than 300 patients were operated without
any complications. The NRI Doctors also feel that there is need of this service
and are eager to visit again next year.
