Pune, April-May 2025: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS), Chinchwad, organized a free general health and eye check-up camp on 17th April 2025 for residents of the Ajantha Nagar slum as part of its on going Women Empowerment Project, supported by AXA Global Business Services.

A total of 81 beneficiaries (50 women, 29 men, and 2 children) availed of the medical services offered during the camp. The initiative was supported by a dedicated team of medical professionals from D.Y. Patil Hospital and H.V. Desai Hospital. The team included:

• Dr. Khushany (M.D. Medicine)

• Dr. Kartika P (RMD)

• Dr. Shraddha C. (Gynecology/OBG)

• Dr. Sayali (ENT)

• Vaishali Bendade (Staff Nurse)

• Dr. Darell Borse (B. Optician, H.V. Desai Hospital)

All patients underwent basic health checks including blood pressure, temperature, and oxygen level monitoring. The most commonly diagnosed conditions included joint pain, fungal infections, common cold, calcium deficiency, gastric issues, eye problems, and skin infections. Free medicines were distributed to those in need. Importantly, 10 patients with cataracts were identified and referred for further surgery.