Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 12: A free medical camp was organized today for the villagers in Panchayat Karloop as a follow-up of the fourth phase of Back to Village (B2V4) program of the Jammu and Kashmir Government.
Scores of villagers including women and men in the Panchayat were screened for eye-related and other health ailments during the medical camp.
The medical camp was organized under the guidance of Joint Commissioner of Jammu Municipality Corporation (JMC) Hitesh Gupta, who is appointed as Prabhari officer of the Panchayat for a year after the culmination of the B2V4 to achieve deliverables and complete the tasks.
During the medical camp, Dr Manju Kumari (MS Fellow Orbit & Oculoplasty) screened people for eye-related ailments and distributed medicines. She also asked people to take care of their eyes and prevent further problems.
Moreover, the medical team also checked the Blood Pressure (BP) and Blood Sugar levels of people. They also motivate people to stay healthy.
Speaking on the occasion, Hitesh Gupta informed people about the Government scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). He asked people to register for the scheme and avail benefits. He further directed concerned officials and Panchayat representatives to assist people in the registration process.
Sarpanch Harjit Singh said that this camp will help to diagnose villagers with eye-related ailments. “This camp will not only diagnose, but the doctor also guided them to cure the problems,” he said.
The medical camp was supported by Non-Government Organization (NGO) Regional and Urban Development Agency and AGROCEL Industries Private Limited. Panchayat Representatives, Asha workers, Medical Officers and officials of other departments were present on the occasion.
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