The Indian Navy concluded a five-day Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp across the Lakshadweep Islands on Friday, reinforcing the Armed Forces’ commitment to providing quality healthcare to remote and island communities through coordinated inter-services efforts.
Conducted from January 12 to 16 at Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Androth and Minicoy, the camp was organised with strong support from the Union Territory administration and local healthcare authorities. It drew an overwhelming response, with 4,719 patients availing specialist and super-specialist consultations during the programme.
For the first time in Lakshadweep, a medical camp of this scale offered an expanded range of advanced medical services. The team included specialists and super-specialists in neurology, cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology and gastroenterology, along with experts in medicine, surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology, dental surgery, radiology and community medicine, significantly improving access to higher-level healthcare for island residents.
The rapid deployment of medical teams and sensitive equipment, along with the establishment of fully functional facilities on each island, highlighted the high level of coordination and jointness among the three Armed Forces. Planned air and sea lift operations ensured timely movement of personnel and equipment, enabling seamless delivery of services.
During the camp, comprehensive medical and surgical care was provided across all locations. A total of 51 general surgical procedures were carried out, reducing the need for patients to travel to mainland hospitals. Ophthalmology services included 71 cataract surgeries, restoring vision for many elderly patients. Advanced diagnostic services comprised over 50 endoscopic procedures, more than 50 echocardiographic examinations and multiple treadmill tests for cardiac assessment. Radiology teams conducted over 250 ultrasound examinations, while more than 100 dental procedures and over 30 minor dermatological interventions were also performed. All consultations, procedures and medicines were provided free of cost.
As a lasting contribution to local healthcare infrastructure, the Indian Navy donated two ECG machines to health facilities at Agatti and Amini. In addition, extensive Information, Education and Communication activities were organised, focusing on preventive healthcare, healthy lifestyle practices, cancer awareness, mental well-being and Basic Life Support training.
Widely appreciated by residents and the Lakshadweep administration, the Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp stood out for its scale, professionalism and tangible impact. Through this unified tri-services initiative, the Indian Armed Forces once again reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening healthcare access and promoting the well-being of citizens in some of the country’s most remote regions.
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