A mega tribal health camp was organized in Khunti on Sunday attended by more than 60000 people. State Governor Ramesh Bais, Union Tribal Affairs minister Arjun Munda in presence of local MLAs Neelkanth Singh Munda and Koche Singh Munda, senior BJP leader and former MP Karia Munda among others inaugurated the mega health camp at local Birsa College.
Governor Bais, speaking on the occasion said that such health camp should not be confined at district headquarters, but effort should be made so that such health camps are organized at village level too so that larger population are benefitted.
The health camp named as Abua Bugin Swasthya Nawa Pahal Swasthya Mela in Mundari language means ‘Ours Better Health’ was a joint initiative Tribal Affairs Ministry and the district administration.
Governor Bais said that modern facility should be provided to tribals. The Governor on the occasion also said that how sickle cell anemia has become a health hazard for tribals. He said, “Such health camps should be organized at village level at regular interval so that large population is benefitted.”
The Governor on the occasion also talked about NDA government much ambitious scheme Ayushman Yojana being launched from Khunti. He said that Jharkhand is land of brave hearts and at the time when Country is celebrating 75th years of Independence the role and contribution of State freedom fighters especially Birsa Munda should be spread and taught to younger generation.
Union Tribal Affairs Minister ARjun Munda speaking on the occasion said that improvement in health services and education is way for proper development of tribal society. He said, “There is huge gap in human development index among tribals. We can bridge the gap by improving health services and education among tribal population.”
Munda said that his ministry is organizing the even to prove better health facilities to tribals. He said, “We are happy that more than 60,000 people have registered themselves for participation at the event. During the camp people will get treatment and medical advices in several disease such as heart, sickle cell anemia, among others.” Munda said that the event also features distribution of wheelchairs, and other medical equipments among the beneficiaries.
Around 200 doctors participated at the programme to provide free medical consultation to visitors.
The health camp named Abua Bugin Swasthya Nawa Pahal Swasthya Mela is a joint initiative of the Tribal Affairs Ministry and the district administration. Some of the medical facilities which were available at health camp includes pediatrician, gynecologists, dentist, oncology, orthopedic, cardiologist, gastroenterologist, neurologist, ophthalmologist, urologist, endocrinologist, blood test, plastic surgery, stem cell therapy, TB and chest, vaccination and others.
Five selected Covid 19 warriors will be felicitated on this occasion. A short documentary will be produced on Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India Limited (ALMCIL).
On this occasion, ALMCIL will also distribute artificial limbs to five beneficiaries. Two schools in the Khunti district also received computers. A panel discussion on health issues besides a presentation on Education, Skilling and Livelihood will be done by Sanjana Patro.
Caption: Khunti programme -1: Union Tribal Affairs Minister Arjun Munda, Khunti MLA Nilkanth Singh Munda presents a memento to Governor Ramesh Bais during a mega health camp organised by Ministry of Tribal Affairs at Khunti district on Sunday. Pix by Vinay Murmu