An eye surgery camp was held at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Pangsha on May 29, organized by Eleutheros Christian Society (ECS) in collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors without Borders), state department of Social Welfare, Mercy Eye Centre Dimapur, and department of Health and Family Welfare. The camp will go on till May 31.
On the first day, around 70 to 80 patients took part in the surgery camp among which, many from across the Indo-Myanmar border also availed the services.
Launching the eye-surgical-camp, MLA and advisor for Social Welfare Wangpang Konyak stressed on the purpose of the welfare of the people. Stating that one department alone cannot cover all aspects of welfare, he called for joint efforts from civil society organisations and government departments towards enhancing the welfare and benefit of those who are in need. Citing the Anganwadi, MLA Konyak highlighted on the importance of Aadhar updation of beneficiaries for proper record and proof of eligibility, so that their needs would be met in the village level. Pointing out that there are cases where one pensioner is benefiting or enjoying dual pensions due to lack of proper records, the legislator encouraged officials and public to take the initiatives to screen out such entries.
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Country Project Coordinator, India, MSF (Doctors without Borders) Leena emphasized the importance of equal treatment for all regardless of background. She highlighted the urgent need to strengthen healthcare in remote regions, and the importance of patient-centric care. Leena urged the local leaders to make full use of the PHC, especially for pregnant women and children. She also thanked the community and ECS for their support and expressed hope for continued collaboration to improve healthcare access.
Dr. Chingkup from Mercy Eye Centre in his short speech mentioned that charity work in remote places take up at least 2 months. He appreciated the camp, calling it a cooperation of like-minded people.
The purpose of the camp is to initiate different specialized doctors to offer services to people in remote places. The main focus is on maternity and child healthcare, with special attention to their nutrition.
