Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb 03: A free multi-specialty health camp was organized on 22.01,2025 at the premises of the Transport Directorate in collaboration with the Andaman & Nicobar Islands Private Practicing Doctors Association and Rotary Club. The Multi-Specialty Health Camp received tremendous response.

The event was attended by the Director and Assistant Director of the Transport Department, invited doctors, members of the Rotary Club, and department employees. The dignitaries and doctors were warmly welcomed with floral bouquets.

On behalf of the Rotary Club, Senior Rotarian Shri. G. Dhinakaran urged everyone to derive maximum benefit from this event. Shri. Sagar Khurana and other senior member of Rotary Club also attended the programme.

Addressing the gathering, the Assistant Director of the Transport Department emphasized the importance of road safety and the significance of health check-ups in conjunction with Road Safety Week.

He pointed out that road safety is not only the responsibility of commercial drivers but also of all road users. He urged everyone to diligently follow traffic rules and safety guidelines, as India currently leads in road accident fatalities, which is a concerning issue.

The speakers at the event highlighted the necessity of a healthy mind and body for safe driving and encouraged all attendees to take full advantage of the health camp.

Following the formal addresses, the medical check-up camp commenced. Doctors from the Private Practicing Doctors Association provided free consultations and screenings for dental, eye, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) health. The initiative aimed at ensuring the well-being of transport employees, enabling them to deliver efficient public services.

During the event, speakers also underscored the importance of road safety measures such as avoiding overspeeding, refraining from drinking and driving, wearing helmets, and following traffic signals. Participants were urged to remain alert and cautious to prevent road accidents.