Health Camp Held for Forest Staff and Villagers at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam
Assam: Health camp for forest staff, villagers at Pobitora Sanctuary
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A health camp at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district, Assam, served 110 participants, including 87 forest staff and 23 villagers. Organized by local authorities and Aaranyak, the camp provided medical check-ups and free medicines, highlighting community health initiatives in wildlife protection areas.
- 01The health camp was attended by 110 participants, comprising 87 forest staff and 23 local villagers.
- 02The initiative was a collaboration between Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, Assam Health and Family Welfare Department, and Aaranyak, supported by Zoo Berlin.
- 03A medical team of three doctors and 11 staff provided health check-ups and free medicines.
- 04The camp was supervised by Dr. P C Pator, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Jhargaon Block.
- 05Future collaborations for similar health camps were encouraged by local officials to benefit community members and wildlife protectors.
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A health camp was successfully conducted at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district, Assam, catering to 110 individuals, including 87 forest staff and 23 villagers. The event, held on Saturday, was a collaborative effort involving the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary authority, the Assam Health and Family Welfare Department, and Aaranyak, with support from Zoo Berlin. The camp aimed to promote human wellbeing in wildlife protection areas, particularly in a region known for its dense population of Greater One-Horned Rhinoceros. A medical team comprising three doctors and 11 medical staff provided health check-ups, advice, and free medicines to the participants. The camp was led by Ujjal Choudhury, the Range Officer, and supervised by Dr. P C Pator. Local officials praised the initiative and expressed interest in organizing more health camps in the future to support community health and the welfare of frontline forest personnel.
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The health camp provided essential medical services to local forest staff and villagers, promoting community health.
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