The Indian Navy will organise a Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep from 12 to 16 January 2026, reaffirming its commitment to public health, community welfare and civil–military cooperation in the island territory.
The five-day medical outreach programme will be formally inaugurated by Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, and aims to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Lakshadweep. The camp will offer specialist consultations, treatment services and selected surgical procedures, including cataract surgeries, to improve access to quality medical care in the remote islands.
The initiative is part of the Indian Navy’s long-standing Navy Day outreach programme, under which medical camps have been conducted across Lakshadweep over the years. These camps have traditionally focused on primary healthcare and dental services. With increasing healthcare needs, strong public participation and continued support from the Lakshadweep Administration, the programme has now been expanded into a full-scale multi-speciality medical camp.
Lakshadweep has an established government healthcare network comprising district hospitals, community health centres and primary health facilities. The Navy’s multi-speciality camp is designed to complement these services by providing residents access to specialist and super-specialist medical expertise in a coordinated and patient-centric manner. Special focus will be placed on early diagnosis, timely treatment and effective management of common and chronic illnesses.
The camp will be conducted across Agatti, Kavaratti, Androth, Amini and Minicoy islands by a Joint Services Medical Team comprising experienced doctors and specialists from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. The participation of all three Services will ensure a wide spectrum of clinical expertise and integrated healthcare delivery.
Medical consultations will be provided in several core specialties, including dental surgery, along with super-specialist services such as Cardiology, Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology and Gastroenterology. In addition to outpatient care, cataract surgeries and select general surgical procedures will be performed by dedicated surgical teams in coordination with local health authorities. Screening of patients by specialists is already underway across the islands.
The medical teams will also provide guidance on follow-up care to ensure continuity of treatment after the camp concludes. Alongside curative and surgical services, the programme will place strong emphasis on preventive healthcare and health education, with doctors engaging community members on lifestyle diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition and overall wellness.
The inauguration ceremony will be attended by senior leadership of the Indian Navy, including Vice Admiral Sameer Saxena, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command; Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General Armed Forces Medical Services; and Surgeon Vice Admiral Kavita Sahai, Director General Medical Services (Navy). Senior officials from the Lakshadweep Administration and the Armed Forces will also be present.
Medical outreach remains a core element of the Indian Navy’s ethos of service to the nation. The Lakshadweep Multi-Speciality Medical Camp, scheduled from 12 to 16 January 2026, is expected to benefit a large number of residents and further strengthen the trust and goodwill between the Navy and the people of the islands.
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