Correspondent
WOKHA, AUG 4 (NPN): Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Wokha Unit, led by its president Shanchothung A. Ezung, organised a free medical camp and distributed medicines at Elumyo Village on Tuesday, aimed at making basic healthcare services accessible to residents, particularly senior citizens.
The camp was conducted by Medical Officer Dr. Yanbemo Murry and dentist Dr. Chumthungo Humtsoe, with assistance from CMO Wokha and nurses of the Health and Wellness Centre (HWC), Elumyo Village. Medicines were sponsored by Dimapur Municipal Councillor Khekato Awomi.
Organisers said the initiative primarily targeted elderly residents, many of whom face difficulties in accessing healthcare due to the village’s remote location, limited medical facilities and inability to travel long distances for treatment.
The camp sought to bring essential medical services closer to the community while ensuring timely consultations and medicines.
Patients were examined and treated for a wide range of health conditions, with the most common ailments being knee pain, joint pain, gastric problems, high blood pressure and dental issues. Many elderly residents shared that their knee and joint pain stemmed from the physically demanding nature of their daily work, which involves carrying heavy loads and walking long distances over hilly terrain. Medicines were prescribed and distributed according to each patient’s condition.
The Goanburas and villagers expressed gratitude to BJYM Wokha Unit for organising the camp despite poor road conditions caused by monsoon rains. They also thanked the sponsors, doctors and healthcare workers for providing free consultations, treatment and medicines.