"I never expected that a team would come all the way up here to help me in my difficulty,” said Threti, pictured above. “Thank you Operation Blessing. You really care for us.”

KACHAI, India – If she becomes sick, Threti is helpless. Life in a remote tribal village in India doesn’t include any medical care.

But this time, when her 1-year-old son had a high fever for over a week, Threti had somewhere to turn: a team of doctors, nurses and paramedics from Operation Blessing India, along with 20 members of the Indian Army, had visited her village when she needed it most.

Threti and her family live in the Ukrul district, a hilly area on the Eastern-most border of India and Myanmar, past Bangladesh and past the extent of any government services.

There are no paved roads or medical facilities here. The nearest development lies about 31 miles away, or roughly a 3-hour drive for locals familiar with the dirt path’s dangerous curves and 80 degree inclines.

The journey takes longer when heavy rains deepen the muddy craters which fill the road.

An OB India medical team, assisted by the Indian Army, recently traveled this arduous path to the village of Kachai in Ukrul to serve farmers and other workers living in the region.

“It is a privilege for me to be a part of the team to help these people in the remote hills of Ukrul,” said Army Medical Officer Captain Mohit. “Operation Blessing is doing a wonderful job of reaching out to people even in these difficult terrains.”

A team of doctors, nurses and paramedics from Operation Blessing India, along with 20 members of the Indian Army, treated more than 600 villagers.

Over 600 people in the region received medical services. A few of the patients walked 7 miles for the rare opportunity to get medical treatment.

Some of the locals consulted with doctors, while others had lab tests or were given medicines to take home. Everyone received counseling on health, hygiene and preventative measures to ward off disease.

For 28-year-old Threti, the team’s arrival was a godsend. Her husband frequently travels for his job and had been gone for days. Besides her son being sick, she also suffered from a throat infection. After the doctor treated them, Threti and her son received the medicine they needed and advice on how to maintain good health.

“I never expected that a team would come all the way up here to help me in my difficulty,” she said. “Thank you Operation Blessing. You really care for us.”

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