7.2k get free treatment at 487 medical camps in Cachar flood-affected zones
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Silchar: As floodwaters begin to recede across the Barak Valley, Cachar emerged as a model of proactive healthcare response, with authorities conducting 487 medical camps in affected areas between June 1 and June 6 in the first phase.
Over 7,200 patients have received free treatment as part of this relief effort.
Led by DC (Cachar) Mridul Yadav and backed by local MLA and minister Kaushik Rai, the district administration, in coordination with the health department, mobilised static medical teams to relief camps across Silchar and Katigorah. Such camps will continue till the situation normalises.
Each team comprises doctors, nurses, and paramedics offering round-the-clock medical services to the affected population.
"Health is a top priority in these operations, and we are ensuring no one is left unattended," said minister Rai during a visit to one of the camps, where he was lauded for his direct engagement with affected communities.
DC Yadav underlined a people-first approach to crisis management. "We are committed to ensuring every resident gets immediate assistance — be it health, food, or shelter," he said.
Joint director of health services Dr Shibananda Roy, disaster management nodal officer Dr Rohan Biswas, and NHM official Rahul Ghose are coordinating the massive outreach, which includes screening for flood-related diseases like diarrhoea, skin infections and vector-related illnesses, along with care for chronic ailments such as hypertension and diabetes.
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In addition to general consultations and medicine distribution, the camps offer tuberculosis screening, blood pressure and sugar checks, and hygiene counselling. ASHA workers have also set up dedicated breastfeeding corners to support maternal and infant health.
Key medicines such as paracetamol, ORS, zinc, antifungals, and antiseptics are being widely distributed to curb potential outbreaks.
This swift and coordinated healthcare response has drawn widespread appreciation, with officials and frontline workers receiving appreciation for their diligence and empathy. The effort is being hailed as a benchmark for medical outreach in disaster-hit zones, bringing not just relief but also a sense of resilience and hope to thousands affected by the floods.
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