A free health camp organised by the Rotary Club of Dibrugarh and the Rotaract Club of Dibrugarh is currently underway at the venue of the ongoing 14th Dibrugarh Book Fair at Chowkidingee Playground. The camp has been conducted in collaboration with Marwari Arogya Bhavan Hospital under the banner of Project Positive Health. During the first two days of the camp, hundreds of visitors underwent blood pressure and diabetes screening, while senior doctors provided medical consultation and health advice to the beneficiaries.
Senior office-bearer of the Rotary Club of Dibrugarh, Kalpana Khound, said that a large number of people visit the book fair every day. Keeping public health awareness in mind, the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs jointly organised the camp to encourage people to monitor their health regularly.
She added that the health camp will continue till December 21, during which free blood pressure and blood sugar tests will be conducted along with expert medical guidance.One elderly woman who visited the camp shared her experience, stating that she was feeling unwell while visiting the book fair. After getting her blood pressure checked at the camp, it was found to be high. She received timely advice from the doctors, which helped her feel relieved and reassured.The initiative was widely appreciated by visitors, highlighting the role of service organisations in promoting community health alongside cultural events.
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