Sangam India: Blog: Medical Camp, November 2nd, 2008

Yesterday Sangam India held its final health camp for the year 2008. Although we had already conducted a medical camp earlier on in the year, we decided to hold another one out of the request of the Ramavaram community. The camp began at 12pm where we got off to a bit of a slow start. Many wanted to have their lunch before the camp began but when it started, it got busier and busier. The patients were asked to register so that a log could be a kept on who was being treated. They were then ushered to one of the doctors who prescribed them medication for their complaints. Finally, the patients proceeded to pharmacy where they were given the drugs prescribed to them. Most of the complaints required simple treatment but a few had complaints that required follow up. This was noted down by Jaba.

The camp lasted for a total of 3 hours where approximately 45 patients were seen. In addition, patients from the slum across the street also came in to get checked up.

All in all, the camp was an overall success. The patients were happy with the treatment they got. I would personally like to thank Drs. Amish, Shihas, Tripthi, Arjun and Prashanti for sacrificing their only day off to conduct the camp and making it the success that it was. I would also like to thank the newcomers, Varna, Noora, Vidya, Vandhana and Naseema, who monitored and managed the camp smoothly. We hope to see more of you at our camps next year!