Indian Army Organised Medical Patrol for Gujjar and Bakkarwals at Kalal Rajouri

Rajouri :Indian Army along with civil administration extended healthcare services to the remote parts of Rajouri district by mobile medical patrol in the village Kalal to address medical problems of the locals as well as Gujjar and Bakkarwals in the area.

The inhabitants of the area are often cut off from mainstream healthcare facilities due to their isolated geographic location and challenging terrain, benefitted immensely from this initiative which contributed to the overall well-being of the local residents who often suffer due to disparities in healthcare leading to higher morbidity and mortality rates. A doctor from Primary Healthcare Centre, Seri (Kalal) and the mobile medical patrol, equipped with essential medical supplies and services, reached these areas to provide healthcare with compassion for local villages as well as Gujjar and Bakkarwals.

The primary objective was to provide on-the-spot medical care & check-ups especially for women, which included basic health check-ups, treatment of common ailments and distribution of necessary medicines. Women often face unique health challenges in remote areas, including malnutrition, maternal health issues and communicable diseases. The team emphasised on maternal and child health, providing prenatal care, immunizations, nutritional advice and preventive healthcare by offering immunizations and disseminating information about hygiene, nutrition and disease prevention. The response from the local population has been overwhelmingly positive.

The local population expressed deep gratitude for the Indian Army & civil administration’s initiative, which brings much-needed medical services directly to their doorsteps with special focus on women healthcare. Beyond the immediate medical benefits, the mobile medical patrol played a crucial role in building and strengthening the relationship between the Indian Army, civil administration and the local communities. A total of 30 villagers (08 Male and 22 Female) were benefitted by the mobile medical patrol..