Gadchiroli Police in Maharashtra bring healthcare to remote villages, hundreds of locals treated

The initiative was carried out jointly by the Police Hospital Gadchiroli, District General Hospital Gadchiroli, Zilla Parishad Gadchiroli and the Central Reserve Police Force. Pic/Gadchiroli Police

The Gadchiroli Police in Maharashtra organised free medical camps in remote parts of Gadchiroli to improve access to healthcare for rural communities. The camps were held during weekly markets at Nelnaguda, Mannerajaram and other remote areas where hundreds of locals were treated.

According to an official statement, a total of 112 residents were examined at the Nelnaguda camp, while 104 people received treatment at the Mannerajaram camp. Citizens from remote villages such as Gongwada, Bhatpar and Mildapalli benefited from the initiative.

Doctors provided free consultations, medicines and guidance on common illnesses and nutrition. Several patients were referred to hospitals for further treatment, the statement said.

The initiative was carried out jointly by the Police Hospital Gadchiroli, District General Hospital Gadchiroli, Zilla Parishad Gadchiroli and the Central Reserve Police Force, it said.

Medical teams included specialists such as paediatricians, physicians and gynaecologists, ensuring a wide range of healthcare services for villagers.

The doctors provided free consultations, medicines to the locals. Pic/Gadchiroli Police

Focus on awareness and prevention

Apart from treatment, awareness sessions were conducted on diseases, nutrition and preventive healthcare. School children and women were given special attention, with health check-ups and counselling provided.

During the camps, a mobile exhibition was organised to spread awareness about the sacrifices of martyred personnel and the work of the police force, including the bravery of C-60 commandos.

The officials have been conducting regular health camps. Pic/Gadchiroli Police

Ongoing welfare initiatives

According to the statement, the officials said that since 2021, the Gadchiroli Police have conducted over 194 health camps, benefiting more than 42,000 citizens. Additionally, blood donation drives have collected over 4,300 units of blood, while eye check-up campaigns under ‘Operation Roshni' have helped thousands, including free cataract surgeries for many patients.

Officials oversee initiative

The camps were conducted under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Neelotpal and other senior officials, with support from local police teams, officials said.

Medical camp at Bangadi and Gundnur village

Last week, the Gadchiroli Police had organised a free health camp at the newly established police outpost in Bangadi and Gundnur village, aiming to provide medical services to residents in remote and tribal areas.

The initiative covered people from the two villages, where a total of around 80 citizens underwent medical examination by a team of specialist doctors, officials said.

The doctors examined the patients thoroughly and gave necessary medical advises were given to those who visited the camp for check-ups.