Feni Correspondent: More than 200 underprivileged people received free healthcare services, while wheelchairs and walkers were distributed among persons with disabilities at a medical camp in Feni on Friday.

Disability Aid Society organised the camp at the Feni Municipality premises at 11:00am on November 13, with 10 doctors providing medical services.

Professor Dr Jalal Uddin Mohammad Rumi, director (administration) of the Directorate General of Health Services, inaugurated the programme as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, he stressed the importance of following health guidelines, gaining knowledge about healthcare and bringing positive changes to food habits.

The programme was chaired by Disability Aid Society Chairman and journalist Aftab Momin Bhuiyan and moderated by Syed Monir Ahmed, general secretary of Feni Journalists Union.

Special guests included Feni Sadar Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr Sohrab Al Hossain, Feni Municipality Health Officer Dr Krishnapada Saha, Chattogram Medical College Hospital Associate Professors Dr Salahuddin Shiblu, Dr Hasanul Kibria Nayeem and Dr Arman Abdullah, as well as Dr Mohiuddin, Dr Azmi and Dr Hridoy.

SM Humayun Kabir Patwary, general secretary of BNP Canada (West), and Arup Chanda, general secretary of the Crime Reporters Society, Chattogram, were also present.

During the camp, more than 200 disadvantaged people received free medical treatment. Guests also distributed wheelchairs and walkers among people with disabilities who face mobility challenges.

Disability Aid Society Chairman Aftab Momin Bhuiyan said the initiative was taken to ensure healthcare for disadvantaged and disabled people and support them in leading more independent lives.

He said the organisation would continue such humanitarian activities to improve mobility and living standards among persons with disabilities. He also said a housing programme for people with disabilities was under process.