Chandel, June 2: Assam Rifles conducted a tuberculosis (TB) awareness programme and health check-up camp in Molcham and Phaisangjang villages of Chandel district as part of the ongoing TB Mukt Abhiyaan initiative.

The medical outreach camp was organised on June 1, 2026, with the objective of spreading awareness about tuberculosis prevention, early detection, and treatment among rural populations. A total of 70 villagers benefited from the initiative, receiving medical consultations, health screenings, and essential medicines.
Healthcare personnel engaged with residents to educate them about the symptoms of TB, modes of transmission, and the importance of timely diagnosis and adherence to treatment protocols. Special emphasis was placed on reducing stigma associated with the disease and encouraging individuals to seek early medical intervention.
The initiative also aimed to strengthen community-level health awareness in remote areas, where access to healthcare facilities remains limited. Officials stated that such camps play a crucial role in supporting national efforts to eliminate tuberculosis by improving outreach and ensuring basic healthcare services reach underserved populations.
Assam Rifles reiterated its commitment to public welfare and community health through continued participation in awareness drives and medical assistance programmes across the region.