1500 DBDS-AXA PROJECT: Free Health Check-up Camps

Pune, May 2022 : The Don Bosco Development Society organized two health check-up camps for 237 people under the aegis of ‘Health Care and Sustainable Environment Project’ supported by AXA Business Services.

First health camp was held on 26th May 2022 at Durga Nagar slum. 54 (40 women, 8 men and 6 children) were examined by the medical team in this camp. The medical team consisting of Dr. Shubam Ladkat from Shree Krupa Multispecialty Hospital, Mr. Ashish Aaher and Mrs Priyanka Shinde from H.V. Desai hospital examined the patients. B.P, body temperature and oxygen level were measured for all patients. 2 Cataract patients were identified for Cataract Surgery. People with defective eye-sight were given spectacles at a highly subsidized price of Rs.200 to 400 only. Few patients with defective vision were also referred to H.V. Desai Hospital for further treatment.

Second health Camp was held on 28th May 2022 at Laxminagar slum. 183 patients (46 Men, 35 children, and 102 women) were examined by Dr Junaid Khan. Patients were diagnosed to be suffering from Joint pain, Fungal Infection, Common cold, Calcium deficiency, Gastric Problem, Eye problem, Skin infections etc. Free medicines were distributed to patients.