Mokokchung, July 24 (MTNews): A healthcare camp for the elderly organized by CMO Office Mokokchung in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) Mokokchung district branch and Mokokchung Baptist Church was held at Mokokchung village on the Saturday, July 23. Altogether, 139 elderly availed the services provided during the camp.
A press release from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer stated that, health services such as Eye, Dental, Ortho, Audiometry and General medicine were provided during the camp. Random blood sugar, haemoglobin and malaria tests were also done on the spot. IEC team from the Office of the Chief Medical Officer, Mokokchung delivered health talks and IEC materials were also distributed among the beneficiaries during the camp. The Indian Red Cross Society Mokokchung District Branch distributed blankets to the elderly of the village.
The camp was successfully completed with the aid and assistance from Doctors, ICRS Mokokchung District Branch, JRC volunteers, healthcare workers and members from Mokokchung Baptist Church.