JAMMU, Jun 7: Bharat Vikas Parishad (BVP), Shivalik Branch, Channi, organized a Free Cardio, Orthopaedic and General Health Check-up Camp at Panch Mandir, Channi, Jammu, in association with Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi.
The initiative witnessed an overwhelming response from local residents and served as a significant step towards promoting preventive healthcare and early disease detection.
The camp was inaugurated by renowned social worker and former Principal of Government Medical College Jammu, Dr. Kasturi Lal Gupta, who is also Chairman of the Senior Citizens Sports and Service Club, Chowadhi.
Addressing the gathering, he appreciated the efforts of Bharat Vikas Parishad and the medical fraternity for bringing quality healthcare services directly to the community.
The medical camp was led by Dr. Swati Mahajan (MD, DM – Cardiology), Consultant Interventional Cardiologist from Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, Okhla Road, New Delhi.
She was supported by Dr. Y.P. Gupta, Medical Specialist, and Dr. S.S. Padha, Orthopaedic Specialist. The team provided expert consultations and guidance to patients attending the camp.
Welcoming the chief guest, doctors, dignitaries and participants, Ashok Khajuria, President of BVP Shivalik Branch, highlighted the objectives and social service activities undertaken by Bharat Vikas Parishad. He emphasized the organization’s commitment to public welfare and community health initiatives.
More than 100 patients from Channi and adjoining areas benefited from the camp. The services provided included free medical consultations, ECG examinations, blood sugar testing, blood pressure monitoring and distribution of free medicines. The primary objective of the camp was to create awareness about cardiovascular diseases and encourage timely diagnosis and preventive healthcare practices.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Swati Mahajan shared valuable insights on heart health and stressed the importance of regular health check-ups, healthy lifestyles and early detection in reducing the risk of heart-related ailments. She reiterated the commitment of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute towards community outreach and public health awareness programmes.
The beneficiaries and prominent citizens expressed their gratitude to Dr. Swati Mahajan and her team for providing specialized healthcare services free of cost. The camp concluded successfully, reinforcing the mission of delivering compassionate, accessible and quality healthcare beyond hospital premises.
The programme was made successful through the dedicated efforts of BVP office bearers, including Ashok Khajuria (President), Rakesh Sharma (Secretary), Vivek Mahajan (Treasurer), Hridya Chander Vaid (Advisor) and Seva Prabhari Neelam Sharma, along with other volunteers. The proceedings were conducted and the vote of thanks was presented by Rakesh Sharma.