Guruwar, 23 May, 2024
Disha News.
Bara, 22 May: CMHO Dr. Sampatraj Nagar informed that a medical camp was organized in Gara to examine non-communicable diseases and provide consultations. He mentioned that screenings were conducted for high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and other diseases.
Dr. Sampatraj Nagar stated that with the assistance of the health department, a free NCD camp was organized in Gara by Peepal to People Health Foundation (P2PHF). P2PHF’s project coordinator Akash Meena explained that free health check-ups and consultations were provided for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. In addition to this, free health check-ups were also conducted for healthy individuals. Spirometry tests were done to assess lung function and identify respiratory problems.
The camp conducted tests for blood pressure, blood sugar levels, etc. Spirometry tests assessed lung function. Health awareness information was also provided. Over 120 people received consultations, and among them, 97 individuals were tested for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. Free consultations and health advice were given to 97 individuals, and 12 people were referred for specialized health services.
DPHE Coordinator Dharam Nirvikar emphasized the need for vigilance in their work areas, especially during this time of special caution. ASHA workers increased home contact activities to educate people about heatwave precautions and provided immediate primary treatment to those affected by the heat, directing them to medical institutions with the help of 104/108 services.
During this period, district IEC coordinator Nitin Sharma, Dr. Bujra Bahadur Suman, Dr. Mohit Nagar, CMO, ANM, ASHA, and other officials were present.
