Mega free health camp at Keregodu on July 27

A mega free health camp aimed at providing specialist medical services to rural residents under one roof will be organised at Keragodu village in Mandya taluk on July 27.

The camp, jointly organised by Adichunchanagiri Educational Institutions, the District Health and Family Welfare Department, and various healthcare institutions, will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Specialist doctors from leading hospitals across Mandya district and other parts of the State will offer free medical check-ups, consultations and guidance for further treatment.

Dr. Nirmalanandanatha Swami of Adichunchanagiri Mutt will lead the programme.

Preparations for the event were reviewed at a coordination meeting chaired by Mandya MLA P. Ravikumar Gowda Ganiga at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Mandya. The meeting discussed departmental responsibilities, deployment of medical teams, crowd management, registration, drinking water, sanitation, ambulance services, medicine distribution and arrangements for various screening units.

The camp will offer free screening for cervical, breast, kidney and bone cancers, besides examinations for heart diseases, diabetes, hypertension, eye disorders, dental ailments and general health check-ups.

Patients diagnosed with serious medical conditions will be referred to specialist hospitals for advanced treatment. Free medicines will also be distributed where required, and participants will receive counselling on preventive healthcare and health awareness.

Mr. Ravikumar urged the public, particularly those in rural areas, to take advantage of the camp by undergoing timely health check-ups and directed all departments to ensure the successful conduct of the programme.