A five-day multi super-speciality medical camp, organized by LAHDC, Kargil in collaboration with the District Administration and Ashoka Mission, commenced on July 8 in Kargil.

Doctors from AIIMS and Safdarjung Hospital Delhi will be attending to patients at the District Hospital Kargil. Chairman/CEC, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr. Mohd Jaffer Akhoon, inaugurated the medical camp.

Dr. Akhoon commended the efforts of Ashoka Mission and paid tribute to the late Lama Lobzang for their outstanding contributions to the health sector. “We are proud to host distinguished doctors from such prestigious institutions in Kargil,” Dr. Akhoon said. He emphasized that serving humanity aligns with the mission of Imam Hussain (A.S), especially during this holy month.

He also highlighted the need for special training for Ladakh’s doctors at AIIMS, noting that the matter has been discussed with the LG of Ladakh. He urged the visiting doctors to provide special attention to the people of Ladakh when they visit AIIMS.

Executive Councillor for Social Welfare, LAHDC, Kargil, Aga Syed Mujtaba, praised the dedication of the medical fraternity and expressed hope for more such camps in the future.

The Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil extended his gratitude to all stakeholders involved in organizing the medical camp.

Earlier, a moment of silence was observed in memory of Lama Lobzang during the event. The event concluded with a vote of thanks from the Chief Medical Officer.

The inauguration was attended by the Executive Councillor for Social Welfare, councillors from LAHDC, Kargil, a former Cabinet Minister of J&K, doctors from AIIMS, heads of departments from District Administration, and doctors from District Hospital Kargil.