Leh, Aug 26: The Indian Army organized a medical camp in the remote villages of Shakti, Phobrang, and Tharukto in Ladakh, providing essential healthcare services to the local communities. The initiative, held to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the Fire & Fury Corps, brought together a team of doctors from the Army Medical Corps and nine volunteer medical specialists from Nasik, Maharashtra.
The medical camp was a resounding success, with more than 100 community members receiving quality healthcare services. The team of doctors offered consultations, diagnoses, and treatments for various ailments, ensuring that residents of these far-flung regions had access to the medical attention they needed.
In addition to medical care, the camp also distributed essential mobility and vision aids to those in need. Five wheelchairs were provided to individuals with mobility challenges, and 38 photochromatic vision glasses were distributed, greatly benefiting those with vision impairments.
One of the notable beneficiaries of the camp was Tsetan Namgyal, a veteran of the 1962 war. Namgyal expressed his gratitude for the medical assistance and the Army’s continued commitment to supporting the local population in Ladakh.
The Silver Jubilee of the Fire & Fury Corps marks 25 years of dedicated service in some of the most challenging terrains of India. The medical camp is a testament to the Corps’ commitment to the well-being of the people living in these remote and difficult-to-reach areas. The initiative was met with heartfelt appreciation from the villagers, who often face difficulties in accessing basic healthcare due to the region’s harsh terrain and isolation.
The Indian Army’s continued efforts to reach out to and support the communities in Ladakh underscore its role not only as a defender of the nation’s borders but also as a provider of essential services to its citizens in times of peace.
