NSS PG Unit Dibrugarh University organized a free Eye Checkup camp at Amoraguri Yuvak Sangha, Amoraguri Gaon, Dibrugarh, Assam.
The NSS PG Unit, Dibrugarh University, in association with the Department of Ophthalmology, Assam Medical College and Hospital, organised a free Eye Checkup camp at Amoraguri Yuvak Sangha, Amoraguri Gaon, Dibrugarh, Assam, on 6th October 2024. This initiative aimed to provide free eye examinations and promote eye health among the underprivileged population in the area. Ophthalmologist Dr. Pratik Kumar Sinha and Dr. Poulami Karmakar and Optometrist Abhijeet Sonowal from Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dibrugarh and Dr. Pranjit Kalita, Assistant Programme Officer of NSS PG Unit were welcomed and felicitated by the NSS Volunteers. The camp started at 10:30 am and concluded at 1:30 pm. Around 50 patients were examined in the camp. Some of the patients were provided medicines free of cost. Those requiring further treatment were referred to AMCH for follow-up. A systematic record of the patients was maintained. The programme was organised under the guidance of Dr. Amar Upadhyaya, Programme Officer, NSS PG Unit, Dibrugarh University. Senior volunteer Samiran Bhattacharya and other NSS PG Unit volunteers coordinated the camp.
