Amidst the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, a team of 21 multidisciplinary medical professionals from Saveetha Medical College undertook a crucial three-day humanitarian mission recently, delivering critical medical care and psychological support to over 1,800 internally displaced persons struggling with severe health crises, trauma, and inadequate access to healthcare.
The team had also delivered 180 kg of essential medicines and medical equipment worth Rs. 10 lakhs, which was distributed to multiple refugee camps through the Manipur Health Directorate. The general physicians treated cases of malnutrition, respiratory infections, and gastrointestinal disorders, while pediatricians attended to undernourished children suffering from vitamin deficiencies and infections.
Gynecologists addressed menstrual health concerns, treating women suffering from infections due to the lack of sanitary products. Orthopedic surgeons cared for patients with untreated fractures and joint injuries, many of whom had endured long treks to reach the camp. Mental health specialists played a crucial role in providing grief counseling and psychological support to individuals experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety due to the conflict.