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Navy Doctors Bring Super-Specialty Care to Lakshadweep
10 Jan
Summary
- Five-day multi-specialty medical camp to provide comprehensive care.
- Joint services medical team from Army, Navy, and Air Force deployed.
- Camp includes specialist consultations, surgeries, and preventive health awareness.
A significant five-day multi-specialty medical camp has been launched in Lakshadweep, aiming to deliver extensive medical care to island residents. This initiative, led by the Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, focuses on specialist consultations, treatments, and surgical procedures, including cataract surgeries. The camp is a testament to the Navy's ongoing commitment to augmenting the existing healthcare infrastructure in the region.
A joint medical team, comprising experienced doctors and specialists from the Indian Army, Navy, and Indian Air Force, is conducting the camp across Agatti, Kavaratti, Androth, Amini, and Minicoy islands. Beyond outpatient services in basic and super-specialties, the team will perform cataract and select general surgical procedures in collaboration with local health authorities, ensuring continuity of care through follow-up guidance.
Preventive healthcare and health awareness are also integral components, with medical professionals addressing lifestyle diseases and promoting maternal/child health. The camp reflects the Indian Navy's dedication to humanitarian assistance and community welfare, fostering goodwill and benefiting a substantial number of Lakshadweep residents.
