early times report JAMMU, Dec 9: As part of its motive to provide free health services to people at their doorsteps, a Free Medical awareness Camp was organized by "Swabhiman", Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), in collaboration with Shri Maharishi Daya-nand Charitable Hospital and Sood Eyes Clinic, Jammu, at Tiny Tots School, Dalpatiyan Mohalla in Ward No. 5, Jammu on Sunday. Vikram Malhotra, Senior Congress leader and former National General Secretary, All India Youth Congress (AIYC), was the Chief Guest on the occasion, who also inaugurated the Free Medical Camp in presence of prominent inhabitants of the area and several Congress party workers. Sandeep Mengi, Proprietor, Maharishi Dayanand Hospital, Jammu, was the Guest of Honour while Deepak Handa, Chairman of Tiny Tots School, was also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Vikram Malhotra called upon people to be cautious and aware of their health issues, and adding, asked them to never neglect their ailment even if it's minor. "We must consult our doctor periodically so as to get rid off diseases, if any and it is cured in time," he said. A team of Specialist Doctors from Shri Maharishi Dayanand Charitable Hospital provided free consultation as well as treatment to the visiting patients and other people during the camp. About six senior Doctors and other para-medical staff from Shri Maharishi Dayanand Charitable Hospital performed checkup and provided consultation to over 350 people visiting the camp during the day today. The Medical Camp started at 1.30 PM and concluded at 5.30 PM. Prominent among those present on the occasion were Farooq, Zahoor, Talat Niaz Qazi, President, Muslim Federation, Jammu; Jahangir, Shafqat, Rinku, Diwakar, Thomas Khokhar, Mrs. Jyoti and Pawan. |