Lady medical officer conducts medical check-up of pregnant women: Army

Srinagar: During the ongoing harsh winter season, the pregnant ladies were facing lot of hardships in terms of medical care.

The situation gets aggravated in places like Macchal sector, which gets cut off from rest of the Valley frequently during snow spells, due to closure of pass at Z Gali, slippery road conditions and avalanche threat.

To provide due medical care and attention to women and children in Macchal Bowl, the Army has stationed a lady medical officer, centrally located at Dudi.

Today, the lady medical officer conducted a Khariyat patrol in Dudi village to inquire about the well-being of the villagers especially pregnant ladies and other women, girls and children.

The Doctor carried out medical examination of pregnant ladies. She also examined other villagers including children and also distributed medicines.

“Such Khariyat patrols will continue by the lady doctor in the days to come with special focus on addressing the medical needs of pregnant ladies,” the statement said.

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