Mega Health Camp Organized in Mongragahan, Dhamtari District
Dhamtari district’s Mongragahan village hosted a mega health camp. 641 villagers received free treatment and 51 beneficiaries were given spectacles. Raipur – In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Janseva, the ‘Seva Sankalp’ campaign organized a one‑day massive free health camp in Mongragahan. Under the guidance of the Collector Dhamtari, the Chief Medical and Health Officer and the District Programme Manager, the Community Health Centre Gujra conducted the camp where 641 local residents registered and availed free examinations, consultations, treatment and medicines from specialist doctors. The camp was inaugurated by the District Panchayat Chairman of Dhamtari. Local representatives including the District Panchayat Health President, Janpad members, the Sarpanch of Mongragahan and Kodegaon, the Vice‑President of the Minority Front and the Gangerel General Secretary attended in large numbers. Addressing the gathering, the Chairman emphasized the need to extend health facilities to every village for a healthy society and explained that the Seva Sankalp campaign aims to directly deliver government welfare schemes to the end‑user. He urged villagers not to delay treatment due to financial or geographic reasons, to undergo regular health check‑ups and to stay vigilant against diseases such as TB while maintaining hygiene and a balanced lifestyle. During the camp, specialists examined various ailments. General health tests were performed for 220 patients. Out of 120 eye‑check patients, 51 needy individuals received free spectacles immediately. Additionally, 83 dental, 81 Ayurvedic, 76 gynecological, 68 ENT, 63 orthopaedic and 50 paediatric patients received thorough examinations and medical advice. On‑site pathology tests were done for 109 sugar, 102 haemoglobin, 100 sickling, 15 malaria, 10 blood‑group and 10 VDRL samples. Two patients tested positive for sickling and were guided for early treatment and care. Blood pressure of 315 patients was measured and lifestyle recommendations were given. The program also honoured the TB‑free village panchayats of Mongragahan and Aroud Duban by presenting a Mahatma Gandhi statue to their sarpanches. Six outstanding health service providers received commendation letters, two TB patients were given nutrition kits and five villagers received Ayushman cards. The health department team, including orthopaedic specialists, block medical officers, block programme managers, block training officers and rural medical assistants, contributed commendably to the success of the event.