Port Blair, Nov. 2: Following the success of the first free mega health camp and upon requests from the public, yet another free health camp was organized by KHV in association with Social Worker Shri N Venkat Ramana on 1st November from 10.00 am to 01.00 pm. More than 200 residents in and around Pathar Gudda benefitted from free mega health camp.
The health camp was inaugurated by lighting a traditional lamp by Dr Ashish Kumar Mandal, Director, ANIIMS. The Guest were honoured with shawls and bouquets by the organizers. The ANIIMS team was headed by the Director Dr Ashish Kumar Mandal, MD (Pathology) accompanied by Dr. Shilpa Samaddar, Dr Ajay Raj, Dr Aneesh Mohammed, Dr Srikant, Dr Sherya Barik, Dr Emant and Dr Vincky and Dr Manisha.
Shri Durga Prasad Tiwari, District President welcomed the doctors. Special invitees were Shri Bishnu Pada Ray, Ex MP and Shri Ajoy Bairagi, State President of Bharatiya Janta Party.
Shri B P Ray appreciated Shri N. V. Ramana for his works during the COVID crisis. He highlighted that Ramana distributed free ration items in his ward.
Shri Saurabh Singh, State General Secretary spoke about the achievements of KHV in islands while the Director of ANIIMS threw light on many aspects with regard to Covid 19 and guidelines to be followed in maintaining hygiene.
Shri Ajay Bairagi, briefed about the features of the ‘Fit India Movement Plan’ of Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India.
Concluding the camp, Shri N Venkat Ramana thanked the doctors and said, "this is the first time that a health camp has been organized where 08 doctors rendered their relentless service".
Shri Saran Singh, President, Keshariya Hindu Vahini gave the Vote of thanks.
In addition to this, free Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and vital parameter were checked and people were advised medical follow up accordingly to create awareness about diabetes and hypertension, which is one of the most worrisome health issue prevalent in this region.
All safety procedures were followed as per protocol and GoI guidelines during the camp.
The Kesariya Hindu Vahini would conduct more health camps for the well-being of the public. More camps are planned tentatively to be conducted in Phoenix Bay, Shadipur and Haddo with the help of social workers in the area.
KHV has felt that the public residing in rural pockets too are in direct need of medical help. Hence KHV has decided to conduct camps in the rural areas in the days to come.