Excelsior Correspondent
Jammu, Mar 14: Indian Army has been constantly acting on need of the hour undertaking variety of civic action projects for the welfare of the people of J&K. Seeing the fear psychosis on spread of Coronavirus, Sabre Brigade of Rising Star Corps in close coordination with the district administration of Samba and Jammu, organized a medical camp at Ratnuchak to reach out to the rural public and address the needs of the people.
Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi, GOC Rising Star Corps also visited the camp. He was briefed by Brig Vishal Singh, Commander Sabre Brigade on the prevailing health and local issues. He interacted with local populace, appreciated the dedicated efforts of organisers, team of doctors from Army and civil and appealed towards precious contribution from all to fight this Pandemic.
A large number of locals from the nearby rural areas including members of the Gujjar and Bakkarwal settlements who have limited access to quality medical care availed the facility. Wide publicity and awareness ensured huge attendance and were distributed with sanitizers and masks to contribute towards prevention against spread of Coronavirus.
The locals also availed the facilities of specialists including Gynecologist, pediatrician, Eye, ENT, Medical, Dental and Veterinary ensuring a compressive medical cover, providing the local populace, a single point medical solution to their health issues. On the occasion, Princee Singh, Chairperson FWO felicitated the disabled next of kin with wheelchair and mobility aids.
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