Port Blair, Nov. 13: A Free Multi-Specialty Medical camp was held at Primary Health Centre (PHC) Tusnabad, today, which was inaugurated by Chief Guest Shri Udit Prakash Rai, IAS, Secretary (RD), Deputy Commissioner & Chairman District Health Society, South Andaman.

Addressing the gathering he said many poor patients can’t approach specialist in private clinic due to various reasons this is a great opportunity to get treatment done at their area. The camp was organised by Andaman & Nicobar Islands Private Practicing Doctors Association in coordination with Directorate of Health Services & comprising of Dr. Rohindra Lal (Ophthalmologist), Dr.Dinesh, Dental Surgeon, Dr.Anand Unde(Gynecologist), Dr.A. P. Bharadwaj(Pediatrician),  and Dr. Vidyanand(Laproscopic Surgeon).Dr.Aabida(Homeo-physician). Total of 286 cases were screened by various specialists, routine check up of Patients were done for blood pressure, diabetes, refractive error cases, gynecological problems among women, and other common ailments of children, dental check up was done and advised on oral prophylaxis.

Patients availed the opportunity to get health evaluations and testing done like blood test, X-ray  at the venue itself and medical advice were also given. Healthcare staff of PHC Tusnabad including the, Pharmacist, Nurses,ANM’s and paramedical staff were present during the camp.

All those patients who needed medication were given free medication and told to follow up with regular physician if necessary. This was the eighth project of the association. The specialists with their vast and varied experience and expertise collectively contributed for this important role in this free multi-specialty medical camp. The main aim of this camp was to bring awareness and Preventative measures for some life style diseases.

Dr. Dinesh, General Secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Private Practicing Doctors Association proposed vote of thanks for the meticulous planning and thanked Dr. Shipra Paul, Director of Health Service, A & N Islands for the logistics support. 

Shri. Mahesh Gupta, Assistant Commissioner (HQ) was also present. Shri. Subir Chander, Member Zilla Parishad Tusnabad, Shri. Mohd Shafique Pradhan Mitakari, Shri Mahadev Majhi, Pradhan Collinpur, Smt.Sura Bibi & Shri Bikas, Panchayat Samity  members who all  took  the effort, to inform patients from neighbouring areas.