JAMMU, Jul 13: In a significant initiative aimed at promoting accessible and affordable healthcare, the Ramakrishna Mission Medical Centre, Jammu, in collaboration with Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences & Hospital (ASCOMS), Sidhra, successfully organised a Free Multispeciality Medical Camp at the Mission Medical Centre, R.K. Vihar, Udheywala.
The camp witnessed an overwhelming response, with 286 patients receiving expert consultations from a team of experienced specialists. An additional 69 patients availed themselves of diagnostic and healthcare services, including ECG, Digital X-ray, Dental Care, Physiotherapy and Pathology Investigations.
The team of specialists included renowned Cancer Specialist Dr. Sumit Pandita, Senior Consultant, American Oncology Institute (AOI), ASCOMS, along with Dr. Sanjay Bhat (Professor and Consultant Physician), Dr. Apurv Gupta (ENT Specialist), Dr. Aseem Mahajan (Consultant Surgeon), Dr. Chandni Arora (Eye Specialist), and Dr. Shashank Sharma (Consultant Gastroenterologist).
Free consultations were provided in General Medicine, Oncology, ENT, General Surgery, Gastroenterology, Gynaecology, Dental Surgery, Orthopaedics, Physiotherapy and Ophthalmology, enabling patients from different sections of society to access specialised medical care under one roof.
As part of the programme, the Mission Medical Centre, in association with Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), also conducted a health awareness session on Metabolic Syndrome and Cancer, highlighting the importance of preventive healthcare, early diagnosis and healthy lifestyle practices. Blood samples from 35 participants were collected for genetic screening under an ongoing research initiative.
Several diagnostic tests were conducted free of cost, including 32 HbA1c tests, 180 Blood Sugar tests, 86 Uric Acid tests, 62 Blood Pressure tests, 52 FibroScan (Liver) tests and 17 Vitamin D3 tests, facilitating early detection and timely medical intervention. The Medical Centre also offered its comprehensive Full Body Health Check-up Package at a highly subsidised cost.
The programme was graced by Swami Ishtasevananda of Ramakrishna Math and Mission (Belur Math), Sunil K. Thusu, B.K. Raina, and other distinguished guests.
Addressing the gathering, Swami Yajnadharananda Ji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, Jammu, reaffirmed the Mission’s commitment to the ideals of Bhagavan Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother Sri Sarada Devi and Swami Vivekananda. He said the Mission remains dedicated to the principle of “Service to Man is Service to God” and announced that such free medical camps would continue to be organised every month for the welfare of society. He also encouraged people to participate in the Mission’s educational, cultural, medical and spiritual activities.
The Ramakrishna Mission Medical Centre expressed gratitude to ASCOMS, the participating doctors, volunteers, donors and well-wishers for their wholehearted support in making the camp a success, reaffirming its commitment to compassionate healthcare and community service.