Medical Teams Mobilized to Aid Flood Victims in Upper Assam

In Upper Assam, a team of 50 doctors has been mobilized to provide essential medical care to flood-affected residents. They are addressing health issues such as skin infections and other ailments while distributing medications. The initiative aims to prevent disease outbreaks in the wake of the floods. Health Minister Ashok Singhal has emphasized the humanitarian crisis and the ongoing efforts to manage health concerns in the region. With over 1,000 individuals treated at health camps, the medical response is crucial in ensuring the well-being of the affected population. Read on to learn more about the healthcare initiatives and the challenges faced by residents during this crisis.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 9, 2026, 16:40 IST

Healthcare Response Amid Flood Crisis

Healthcare professionals are organized into teams to deliver essential services.

Jorhat, Aug 9: In response to the ongoing flood situation in Upper Assam, a dedicated team of 50 doctors has been dispatched to the affected regions to offer medical care and mitigate the risk of disease outbreaks among the local population.

The medical personnel have been segmented into various groups, delivering healthcare in locations such as Alengmora in West Jorhat, and Teok and Kamarbandha in Golaghat. They are also distributing medications to those in need.

“Currently, a 15-member team is providing services in Alengmora, Teok, and Kamarbandha. Starting tomorrow, the full team will relocate to Sivasagar and Charaideo for a three-day mission,” explained Dr. Pranjal Bharali, one of the attending physicians at Alengmora.

On Sunday alone, over 1,000 individuals received care at the health camps, he noted.

Health professionals reported that skin infections and itching were prevalent among the flood-affected residents, with many seeking treatment for these issues.

“Skin infections are a common occurrence during floods, and we are well-equipped to manage them. Should the situation persist, we are prepared to assist in addressing post-flood health concerns,” stated Dr. Bhaktimoy Bhattacharya, Joint Director of Health Services in Jorhat.

In addition to skin issues, residents have also been experiencing fever, gastrointestinal problems, and mental health stress, Bhattacharya added.

The medical team includes doctors from various districts such as Nagaon, Lakhimpur, Nalbari, and Guwahati, with specialists from Gauhati Medical College and an Ayurvedic hospital also participating in the Alengmora health camp.

This initiative is part of a broader medical response, involving over 200 doctors and paramedics from multiple medical colleges deployed across the flood-impacted areas. The primary goal is to prevent disease outbreaks and provide necessary treatment to those affected.

Health Minister Ashok Singhal previously characterized the situation as a humanitarian crisis, emphasizing that comprehensive efforts are underway to avert disease outbreaks.

He mentioned that teams from Gauhati Medical College, Assam Medical College, Jorhat Medical College, and Tinsukia Medical College are actively working in the impacted regions, conducting regular large-scale health camps.

As of now, no significant disease outbreaks have been reported in the three districts affected by the floods, according to Singhal. However, cases of skin infections have emerged as many individuals have been exposed to water and mud for extended periods.

Dermatologists are currently addressing the skin infection cases, he added.