JAMMU: People's Hut Foundation in collaboration with 2 Assam of the Indian Army conducted a “Free Medical Camp” at Government High School Kaleeth , Tehsil Akhnoor and District Jammu and was supported by Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity Jammu. The main aim of conducting this medical camp was to provide essential free health care services to the villagers in the Area of responsibility of 2 Assam . The People's Hut Foundation headed by Dr. Rohit Koul and Dr. Ritu Koul which is a national level registered NGO registered with Govt of India & Niti Aayog brought together a team of dedicated health care professionals who volunteered to offer medical consultations.
The medical camp themed “Mobile Health Clinic Program” saw an overwhelming participation where 486 patients availed the free services from villages of Kaleeth and adjoining Block. In addition to medical consultation in Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Dentistry,Physiotherapy, Pathology, General medicine, Oncology, Clinical Psychology the camp also provided free Allopathic and Ayush Medicines along with basic health screening and awareness about Nutrition, Hygiene and preventive care.
The Directorate of Ayush also participated in the camp and was represented by Medical Officers Dr. Dheeraj Raina and Dr. Sanjay Pandita along with other Ayush Staff. The medical camp provided medical services to the villagers which lacked basic medical facilities due to their proximity to the Line of Control. A special ECHS service camp for the people of Kaleth and nearby villages was also organized by Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity under the guidance of Dr. Harmeet Singh, MD - Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity and Group Director Ujala Cygnus Emergency and Trauma in collaboration with People’s Hut Foundation It received a great response from the ex Serviceman.
Team of Doctors and supporting Staff who participated and provided their services in the camp were Dr. Harsheen Bali (Dentistry), Dr. Sohail Goni (General Physician), Dr. Richu Sharma (Oncologist), Dr. Jaspreet Singh (Endocrinologist), Dr. Imran Khan (Orthopaedic PT), Dr. Divya Sarotia (Physiotherapist), Dr. Sehrish Bilal Bhat (Physiotherapist)Dr. Ritu Koul (Clinical Psychologist and Counselor), Dr. Sanjay Pandita (Medical Officer Ayush), Dr. Dheeraj Raina (Medical Officer Ayush), Mr. Vijay Sharma Pharmacist), Mr. Vikas Koul (Advisor and CTM People's Hut Foundation), Mr. Dinesh Sharma (Marketing and Sales Head at Ujala Cygnus Jammu), Mr. Mehran Masood Dar(Marketing and Sales Officer at Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity)
The village elders and Ex- Servicemen of the area of responsibility conveyed their heartfelt gratitude to the Indian Army, People's Hut Foundation, Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity and Directorate of Ayush for organising the multi-disciplinary camp. The representatives of People's Hut Foundation, Ujala Cygnus JK Medicity, Directorate of Ayush including doctors and Paramedical Staff were also felicitated by the 2 Assam regiment of the Indian army.
