As part of the Indian Army’s outreach initiatives in Gurez, a joint medical screening camp was conducted at Tamam village by a team of doctors from the Indian Army and Sub Divisional Hospital (SDH), Dawar. The initiative was a huge relief for the villagers who are required to walk approximately 4 kms through avalanche prone areas to reach the hospital. The camp was aimed at screening and identifying their ailments and providing them with free consultancy and medicines at their door steps during the harsh winters.A total of 57 locals were screened for blood pressure, sugar, non communicable disease and other ailments apart from a free dental check up by the Army Dental doctor. Free medicines were also provided by the Army and SDH. The villagers were also educated on preventive care to be adopted for winters and precautions to be adopted against the rising cases of Omicron variant in the valley. These initiatives have not only helped in mitigating the hardships of the villagers but have also given an assurance to them that the Army and Civil Administration are working hand in hand for the progress and development of Gurez.
