Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Nov 4: Army today conducted a medical camp at Government Higher Secondary School in Sonwar area of city in conjunction with Health Department and two other hospitals.
A defence spokesman said over 2100 people of Sonwar who benefited from the exclusive medical care including provision of free medicines were unanimous in welcoming this joint humanitarian effort.
“The team of doctors also provided the necessary guidance to locals to lead a healthy lifestyle. The medical team comprised orthopedic surgeon, physician, pediatrician, dental officer, nursing officers and six nursing assistants which provided a wholesome health care to the patients. Many senior citizens were able to get their bone and joints related ailments treated and examined by orthopedic surgeon,” he said, adding that mothers queued up to get their children including infants examined by the pediatrician and take valuable advice.
He said the most sought after was the dental treatment and the team of dental doctor and their assistants worked tirelessly to see all the patients.
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