Port Blair, Dec. 16: Following the success of the free mega health camp and upon requests from the public, another free health camp was organized by KHV on 13th December 2020 Sunday from 10.00 am to 01.00 pm.
More than 65 residents in and around Mannanagar benefitted from free mega health camp.
The health camp was inaugurated by lighting a traditional lamp by Dr. Ashish Kumar Mandal, Director, ANIIMS. The ANIIMS team was headed by the Director Dr Ashish Kumar Mandal, MD (Pathology) accompanied by Dr Ajay Raj, Dr Srikant, Dr Emant, Dr Binita, Dr Anvi, Dr Abhishek and Dr Ashutosh.
In the camp initially Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and vital parameters were tested and people were advised medical follow up accordingly. The public was given awareness about the ill effects of diabetes and hypertension which are one of the most worrisome health issues prevalent in present scenario. During the camp all safety procedures were followed as per covid protocol and GoI guidelines.
The Kesariya Hindu Vahini will be conducting more health camps for the well-being of the public. KHV has felt that people residing in the remote pockets are in direct need of medical help. Hence KHV has decided to conduct camps in the rural areas in the days to come. Organising a health camp has proved to be a boon for the public as many people were reluctant to visit hospitals fearing covid infections. With this camp they had a thorough check-up and were advised follow ups.