Multipurpose Health Drive at Sahibganj Health Unit
Reporter - Shahid Alam
In a significant initiative to promote health and well-being, Malda Division organized a Multipurpose Health Drive and Breastfeeding Awareness Week, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) at the Sahibganj Health Unit. This commendable event was led by Additional Divisional Medical Officers (ADMO), Dr. Girindra, under the noble guidance and support of the Chief Medical Superintendent (CMS)/MLDT, Dr. Anupa Ghosh.
The primary objective of the Medical Camp was to raise awareness about general health among the community, provide essential healthcare services, promote breastfeeding awareness, and counsel individuals on basic healthcare and hygiene. Around 75 Railway beneficiaries and their family members availed the health services.
Key Highlights of the Event:
• *Health Services:* The programme included preventive care, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and health awareness sessions. Through this event, several individuals received timely healthcare, helping to diagnose and address health issues before they became serious.
• *Breastfeeding Awareness Week:* Focusing on the theme "Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All," the week featured various activities aimed at spreading awareness about the importance of breastfeeding. An elocution competition and interactive discussion were held with girl students from Sahibganj St. Xavier's School, who shared their views on the topic.
• *Prize Distribution:* The winners of the elocution competition were awarded prizes by CMS, Dr. Anupa Ghosh, encouraging the young participants and acknowledging their insightful contributions.
The event successfully identified 7 new cases of diabetes mellitus and 9 new cases of hypertension through its screening program, underscoring the importance of regular health check-ups and early detection.
Such initiatives play a crucial role in ensuring that the community receives necessary healthcare at the right time, fostering a culture of health awareness and preventive care. Moreover, conducting such health camps helps in nurturing a spirit of community service within the Railway community, promoting social awareness about self-care, and encouraging good well-being practices.
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