Berhampur: A free Mega Health Camp was organised by Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital-3 at Sitalapalli here in partnership with ‘Bharosa’, a NGO, where a comprehensive range of medical services were provided to the people.
The camp, held at Bharati Vidyapeeth at Ganjam, was attended by around 400 people from nearby villages.
The event was designed to enhance healthcare accessibility and awareness with a team of specialists from different departments including Neurology, Medicine, Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dermatology, Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Ophthalmology and Dentistry in attendance.
The people who attended the camp received expert consultation in different specialties and about preventive health practices which could improve their long term well being.
Addressing the inaugural function, Mr. Deba Prasad Dash, Director of the hospital, underscored the organisation’s commitment to serve the people by bringing quality healthcare directly to the community.
“This camp exemplifies our commitment to enhance community health through accessible medical care and preventive guidance,” he said.
Persons afflicted by different health issues including common ailments, infections, respiratory and skin diseases attended the camp. In addition to specialized consultations, the camp included educational sessions focused on disease prevention and lifestyle modifications to encourage healthier habits among attendees. The hospital provided free medications to those in need. A team comprising nursing staff and pharmacists managed distribution of medicines.
The feedback received from the attendees was overwhelmingly positive with many expressing happiness for getting the opportunity to receive specialist attention for their ailments without having to pay for it.
The event also highlighted the power of partnership in expanding healthcare access as the hospital in tandem with ‘Bharosa’ worked to make it a success by bringing essential healthcare service to a rural area. The camp served as a model for effective healthcare outreach demonstrating that a collaborative approach can bridge gaps in healthcare access in needy areas.
