As part of its continuous efforts to assist local communities and promote health and welfare in remote regions, Spear Corps of Indian Army under Operation Samaritan successfully conducted a comprehensive Mega Medical Camp at Ledrai Dewan High School, Machmara, Unakoti District, Tripura on 31 October 2026.

  

The medical camp was organized in close collaboration with the Machmara Primary Health Centre (PHC) and the District Health & Family Welfare Society, Unakoti District. To ensure specialized healthcare reaches remote and underserved population, a dedicated team of doctors from Indian Army and civil medical authorities conducted the medical camp. The joint medical team featured specialised Medical Officers including an Orthopedic Specialist and a Physician along with supporting laboratory technicians, nursing staff and medical personnel.

The camp witnessed an overwhelming response towards essential medical consultations, diagnostic services and distribution of prescribed medicines to over 400 beneficiaries. The attendees included local residents from far-flung rural areas, Ex-Servicemen (ESMs), Veer Naris and Next of Kin (NoKs) of armed forces personnel.

The medical camp also included specialist consultations, general healthcare check-ups, specialized orthopedic evaluations and internal medicine consultations for chronic and acute ailments alongwith basic diagnostic testing facilities and health screenings set up on-site by trained laboratory personnel. Essential medicines, pediatric syrups, supplements, antiseptics and daily care ointments were distributed to the patients in need. Interactive sessions advising attendees on hygiene, seasonal illness prevention, nutrition and lifestyle disease management were also conducted during the camp.

  

Speaking on the occasion, Indian Army representatives highlighted that Spear Corps remains committed to bridging the healthcare gap in remote areas, reinforcing the deep bond of mutual respect and trust between the Armed Forces and the civilian populace. The local community leaders, Ex-Servicemen and residents also expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Army and the District Health Department for bringing specialist medical care directly to their doorstep.

Reaffirming its unwavering resolve toward nation-building and community welfare, Spear Corps remains deeply committed for driving meaningful change through its civic action programs and outreach initiatives in addition to ensuring National Security in the North East region.

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PS/KMD

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