Pune, November 2025: The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) organized three health Check-up Camps under the Women Empowerment Project supported by AXA Global Business Services. The details are as follows:

The Don Bosco Development Society (DBDS) conducted three free community health camps in November 2025, under the Women Empowerment Project supported by AXA Global Business Services, serving vulnerable populations residing in urban slums of Pune.

First health camp, a Free Cervical Cancer Screening Camp for women aged 30–70 was organized in Saibaba Nagar slum on 6.11.2025. 38 women were medically examined by the clinical team including Dr. Pritam Chaudhari, Clinic Coordinator Mrs. Payal Bapat, Nurses Mrs. Maya Bhilare & Mrs. Pratibha Ichke, and Community Coordinator Mr. Keshav Gade. Vital parameters (BP, temperature, oxygen level) were recorded for all. Breast screening and HPPV DNA cervical cancer tests were conducted, providing preventive benefits for the next five years. The medical report is pending. 

Second health camp, a Free Medical Check-up & Medicine Distribution Camp for men, women, and children was conducted at Siddharth Nagar slum on 21.11.2025. 107 patients were examined by Dr. Priyanka Kedari (General Physician, Skin, Orthopaedic, Paediatric, Gynaecology specialist). Common diagnoses included joint pain, skin & fungal infections, anemia, calcium deficiency, common cold, menstrual irregularities, gastric issues, and anemia. 27 BP tests identified 8 cases of high BP, while 19 sugar tests found 5 cases of high blood sugar. Free medicines were provided. 

Third health camp, a Free Medical Check-up & Medicine Distribution Camp for all age groups was organized at Lumbini Nagar slum on 27.11.2025. 119 patients were examined by Dr. Anilkumar Mune (General Physician, Skin, Orthopaedic, Paediatrician, Gynaecologist). Diagnoses were similar to the previous Koregaon camp. 31 BP tests identified 11 cases of high BP, and 23 sugar tests found 8 cases of elevated sugar levels. Free medicines were distributed. Community response remained overwhelmingly positive.