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SILCHAR: In an effort to create awareness on the issue of contagious diseases and facilitate health check-ups for the villagers and as a part of fourth anniversary of Ayushman Bharat, a health mela and awareness camp was held at Pathini ME School of Kukithal village in Patharkandi Health Block of Karimganj District on Monday. Karimganj Deputy Commissioner Mridul Yadav inaugurated the block level health mela.
Speaking on the occasion Yadav informed that the patients identified during the five health melas in various blocks would be given priority in Civil Hospital, if they require referral. Moreover, Yadav also emphasized on the preventive measures to be taken for controlling the diseases and urged the public to practice yoga regularly.
Several doctors including gynaecologists, Paediatrician, ENT, Dental etc. attended the mela to provide specialised service to at the door step of the people in and around the Kukital village. The villagers were also enrolled for Health ID's under Ayushman Bharat. Laboratory facilities were provided by the mobile medical teams. Reportedly around 700 people received the services during the mela. Apart from the services, 'Biswabina', a cultural group presented a play as part of health education on malaria and various stigma related to fever.
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