Dimapur, November 1: A medical camp was held in Chuchu Town Council Hall on October 28 for MR (Mental Retardation) and II (Intellectual Impairment). The camp was organised by District Mental Health Programme, Mokokchung, in collaboration with Grace Society CBR Forum (Community Based Rehabilitation Forum).
The medical camp was conducted by Dr. Temsuyanger, DPO (UIP/RCH) Nodal Officer, District Mental Health Programme, Mokokchung. Altogether, 26 persons with MR (Mental Retardation) and II (Intellectual Impairment) were examined and provided free medicine and issued disability certificate according to the severity of their disability. The certification camp was carried out so that Peoples With Disabilities (PWDs) in the area will be able to get medical facilities and avail their entitlements under various government schemes.
Meanwhile, the medical authority and the CBR Team of Grace Society have thanked the stakeholders and public of the area for coming forward and helping them in making the health camp a success. It further encouraged them to help them in future for the cause of PWDs.
