Day1 : 9th October, 2023

The 7-membered survey, assessment and treatment medical team of Medical Service Centre, led by Dr. Shahriar Alam, Executive Member, MSC WB State Committee has set foot for the flood and landslide devastated areas of Sikkim, starting from Siliguri, West Bengal on the early morning hours of 9th October, 2023. This medical relief team comprises of 2 doctors, 3 medical students and 2 health workers. The team, at first, is due to reach Rangpo via Gorubathan. The plan, thereafter, is to work at Rangpo which is severely affected by the flash floods but not under due focus. Then, as the situation evolves, the team will proceed towards Singtam. This medical team is well- equipped to provide immediate medical aid, medicines and cater to medical relief work. Their role is also to survey the nearby areas, make proper assessments of the damage caused by the disaster, report and thereby to formulate further plan of action.

MSC in its stand for Right of People to Health is committed to stand by people fighting for demoratic rights.