Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp in Lakshadweep

From January 12 to 16, 2026, the Indian Navy conducted a five-day Joint Services Multi-Speciality Medical Camp across Lakshadweep Islands, covering Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Androth and Minicoy.

Organised with support from the Lakshadweep UT administration and local health authorities, the camp saw 4,719 patients receiving specialist and super-specialist consultations.
For the first time in Lakshadweep, advanced specialties such as neurology, cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology and gastroenterology were offered, alongside medicine, surgery, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology, dental care, radiology and community medicine.
The camp delivered 51 general surgeries, 71 cataract operations, over 50 endoscopies, 50+ echocardiograms, 250 ultrasounds, 100+ dental procedures, and multiple cardiac stress tests, all free of cost.
Efficient air and sea lift operations highlighted strong tri-services coordination, ensuring rapid deployment of medical teams and equipment.