Kupwara, January 21: Indian Army stationed in Machil Sector near Line of Control (LoC) on Friday conducted a special ‘Khariyat Patrol’ to conduct medical checkup of pregnant ladies in remote snow-bound areas of the sector.
An official spokesperson said during the ongoing snow season, pregnant ladies face a lot hardships in terms of medical care in remote areas like Machil.” The situation gets aggravated in places like Macchal Sector which gets cut off from the rest of the Valley frequently during snow spells due to closure of pass at Z Gali, slippery road and avalanche threat”.
He said to provide due medical care and attention to women and children in Machil Bowl, the Army has stationed a lady medical officer, centrally located at Dudi. “The lady medical officer conducted a Khariyat patrol in Dudi village to inquire about the well-being of the villagers, especially pregnant ladies, women, girls and children,” spokesperson said.
The Doctor carried out medical examinations of pregnant ladies for hypertension and diabetes. She also examined other villagers including children and appropriate medicines were distributed. “Such Khariyat patrols will continue by the lady doctor in the days to come with special focus on addressing the medical needs of pregnant ladies' '.
