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“Health is
Wealth”. With this in mind the Sisters
and staff of FIDES, (Family Integral Development Education Scheme) organised a
medical camp for screening and treatment of EYE, DENTAL and ENT on 9th October, 2012 in the premises of the Sacred Heart
Convent of the Salesian Sisters, Bandapura, Bangalore - 49. The programme began
with the arrival of Sri Aravind Limbavali, the honourable Minister for Health
and Family Welfare, Govt. of Karnataka. He was welcomed by Arathi and
garlanding and led to the dais with the Auxilium School band. The candidates performed
a prayer dance invoking God’s presence and blessing. The Minister and other
dignitaries lighted the kuthuvilakku to remind all of the presence of God
almighty. The presence of Mr.
Ashwathiah, Asst. Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Bangalore (Retd), Sr. Alice Chacko, Director of Deenabandhu
Mahila Co-operative Society and Vice Provincial of Bangalore Province and Mr.
Rudrappa, Registrar of Co-operative Societies, Bangalore, and many local
political leaders enhanced the importance of the day.
The Focus of our
medical camp was to provide medical assistance to the poor people of the 10
villages and 2 slums Ulsoor and Kaverinagar. This was a golden opportunity for
the people to test their vision, treat their sickness and care for their
teeth. During the camp 21 persons with
cataract were identified and operated free of cost. They were provided food and
accommodation in the hospital for a day and taken care of by the staff. They
were also given sun glasses for further
protection of the eyes. People with
defective vision were tested and given spectacles with the right power at free
of cost. A great job was done to most
of them who were in one way or the other in need of ENT treatment. The patients
were tested and given necessary medicines.
The Dental check up
also helped many either to extract their teeth or get them cleaned. Some of them were given medicines for timely
relief and were to be followed up for further dental care. About 1000 people
attended and benefitted from the camp.
We are grateful to all the doctors and nurses of the
following Hospitals who have rendered their valuable service
for the
success of this Medical Camp.
1. Government
Hospital, Krishnarajapuram.
2. Vydehi
Institute of Dental Science and Research Centre, White field,
3. Solanki
Eye Hospital, Seshadaripura,
4. MVJ
Medical College, ENT – Hoskote,
5. Nursing
Care - Indo Asian Academy Educational Institute, HRBR layout
We owe our gratitude to the sponsors who through
their contribution in kind and cash supported the camp. Food, medicines,
spectacles, printing of posters, leaflets and transportation were made
available by the generous benefactors. A special thanks to ISKON Temple from
where food was supplied. Mr. Ashwathiah, Asst. Registrar of Co-operative
Societies, Bangalore ( Retd.), and his son Mr. Chandan who were with us all
through with their availability, attention to details and concern and assisted
us in the preparation and the smooth conduct of the camp.
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