Baratang | September 19, 2026
As part of the Silver Jubilee celebrations under the aegis of Headquarters Andaman & Nicobar Command (HQ ANC), INHS Dhanvantari and Station Health Organisation, Sri Vijaya Puram, conducted a multi-speciality medical camp at Baratang on September 18 and 19.
The outreach initiative was aimed at extending specialist healthcare services to the island community. The camp was conducted by Surg Cdr Prasant Panda, CSO (Med), and was inaugurated by the Chief of Staff, HQ ANC.
Nearly 500 islanders benefited from consultations provided by specialists in Medicine, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Ophthalmology, ENT, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Radiology and Dentistry.
During the camp, several health conditions were identified, including precancerous buccal mucosal lesions, gynaecological ailments, cataract, chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM), dental caries and musculoskeletal disorders. The specialists provided treatment advice and counselling, while cases requiring further management were referred appropriately. Surgical and antenatal cases were also evaluated and counselled.
The medical camp was organised with the support of PHC Baratang and the local administration under the directions of the Directorate of Health Services. The coordination helped facilitate community participation and the smooth conduct of the outreach programme.
As part of the preventive healthcare component, the Community Medicine Specialist and Officer-in-Charge, Station Health Organisation, conducted a health awareness session for the local community at the Health & Wellness Centre, Flat Bay.
A separate interactive session was also conducted for students of GSSS School in Baratang, focusing on adolescent health, personal hygiene and healthy lifestyle practices. The students were also encouraged to consider careers in the Armed Forces.
The initiative brought together specialist clinical care, preventive healthcare and health education as part of the medical outreach programme in Baratang.
