Multi-Specialty Health Camp Advantages Jarawa Tribes in North and Middle Andaman

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 29 August 2025

The Directorate of Health Services, in collaboration with ANIIMS and AAJVS, efficiently performed a Multi-Specialty Health Camp for the Jarawa tribes in Kadamtala and Luis Inlet Bay, masking North and Middle Andaman.

The camp, held from August 18 to 21, 2025, was led by the Deputy Director (Tribal Health) and concerned a staff of specialists, together with a paediatrician, ENT surgeon, microbiologist, dermatologist, and different paramedical employees.

The main goals of the camp was to evaluate the well being and dietary standing of the Jarawa tribe, detect persistent diseases, and supply in-situ therapy. Out of a inhabitants of 250 in Kadamtala and Luis Inlet Bay, 160 Jarawas have been examined. The medical staff performed thorough well being check-ups, recorded anthropometric measurements, carried out detailed medical examinations, and picked up blood samples to display screen for anaemia.

In addition, screening and sensitisation for Sickle Cell Anaemia have been carried out. Common well being points recognized among the many tribe included cough and chilly, parotitis, ASOM, tinea corporis/scabies, and bronchopneumonia in kids. A complete of two adults and 6 kids have been referred to the closest PHC and GBPH for additional investigations and administration. Necessary medicines have been distributed to these in want.

Despite antagonistic climate circumstances, the camp was deemed a vital success, guaranteeing that essential healthcare providers reached one of many area’s most weak communities. (Story Based on PR)