Baripada (Odisha), Nov 4 (PTI) Over 4,000 patients received free treatment at a mega multi-speciality medical camp organised by the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) at Rairangpur in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, officials said on Wednesday.

    The 12th edition of Operation DRISHTI brought together specialists in ophthalmology, cardiology, nephrology, dermatology, dentistry and general medicine, providing screening, diagnosis and treatment under one roof.

    President Droupadi Murmu, who hails from Rairangpur, was scheduled to attend the camp, but her visit was cancelled at the last minute due to inclement weather, an official said.

    The camp conducted 365 sight-restoring surgeries. The cardiology unit treated over 400 patients, conducted 298 ECGs and 406 echocardiograms, and referred 29 patients for advanced treatment.

    The nephrology unit treated over 400 patients and conducted 341 ultrasound examinations. Dermatology treated over 500 patients, while the dental team attended to 221 patients and performed 198 procedures. The general medicine unit treated 339 patients.

    Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services, visited the camp and interacted with patients.

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