Representational Image Representational ImageA large-scale health screening camp held in Nandurbar last month has identified at least 1,838 tribals in need of surgical intervention. The screening drive involved 150 doctors and health workers, who went to remote hamlets to look for patients and conducted camps at primary health centres. They shortlisted 535 tribals who require eye operations and 607 in need of general surgeries (which focus on abdominal organs). Additionally, 5,361 patients have been identified who need treatment for some illness. Nandurbar, located on the northern border of Maharashtra, has over 60 per cent tribals in its 16.48 lakh population.

Source: Indian Express May 15, 2017 22:05 UTC