Port Blair, April 19: A multi-specialty Screening and Preventive Medical Camp with specialists from INHS Dhanvantari was organised by the Andaman and Nicobar Command at DHQ-9 on 12th and 13th Apr 2013.
The Andaman and Nicobar Command has been carrying out such medical and preventive health camps frequently as a part of its Community Outreach Programme. Camps held in the past include locations as diverse as Neil Island, Car Nicobar, Hut Bay, Kamorta, Nancowrey, Tarassa, Diglipur and Campbell Bay. The response of the public to the camp conducted was immensely gratifying. Medical, ENT, Dental, Mother & child care OPD services were provided. Ultrasound scanning was done at the location by the radiologist and along with antenatal scans, few serious and treatable conditions are diagnosed. INHS Dhanvantari, the medical team of the ANC has always been at the forefront of all the health related activities of the Command.