Armed Forces Medical Services treated more than 4,000 patients at the mega multi‑speciality medical camp in Rairangpur and performed 365 vision‑restoring surgeries.

Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) treated more than 4,000 patients during a mega multi‑speciality medical camp in Rayerangpur. The camp’s team, comprising 12 major departments—orthopedics, gynecology, pediatrics, ophthalmology, and emergency care—provided free medical services to the attendees. During the camp, 365 vision‑restoring surgeries, including retinal detachment, cataract removal, and corneal transplant procedures, were successfully completed.

The program aimed to provide high‑quality medical assistance to people living in rural and remote areas. The head of AFMS noted that the camp offered primary and specialist medical care to residents of more than 1,200 nearby villages. The attending physicians established detailed follow‑up protocols after examination, diagnosis, and treatment of patients. Facilities available at the camp included radiology, laboratory, operating theatre, and ICU, enabling prompt resolution of complex cases.

This initiative falls under the Indian Armed Forces’ “Continuing Care” programme, which seeks to provide preventive and curative health services to rural and disadvantaged populations. Through this camp, AFMS demonstrated that armed forces medical services can play a vital role not only on the battlefield but also in civilian healthcare. At the conclusion of the camp, AFMS released a report stating that more than 4,000 patients received free medical services and that 365 vision‑restoring surgeries improved the quality of life for thousands of families.