Continuing with its ongoing drive aimed at spreading awareness on healthcare, the Ponty Chadha Foundation held a health camp on January 6, 2015 in one of the villages facing lack of healthcare facilities, the village of Mehrauli in Delhi NCR.
The Foundation was aided by the Indo German Hospital which assisted by sending teams of doctors and paramedics to the location. The camp saw people queuing up as early as 10 AM so that they could get themselves enrolled for the check-up.
Anticipating a huge turnout, volunteers of the Ponty Chadha Foundation had made arrangements at the local school premises. As a part of the registration process, the attendees were asked to record their names and age down on an OPD card which was then used by the doctors to record their diagnosis and prescribe medication.
It was found during the examination that there were a number of people with mild symptoms of heart and skin issues who were administered aid and provided medicines. Some of them who needed advanced diagnostics were referred to the Indo German Hospital for further aid.
On interacting with the gathering, it was also learnt by the Foundation’s volunteers that many women had developed signs of impending gynecological problems but would not seek consultation owing to lack of awareness and options. Majorly, most patients showed signs of heart and skin issues.
The free health camp acted as a curtain raiser for the people of the village. It helped them understand the importance of getting treated on time through early diagnosis. Many of the villagers also received free medication.
All in all, the villagers got their fair due from the camp.
Ponty Chadha Foundation is the CSR arm of one of India’s largest business conglomerates, the Wave Group. Under Vice Chairmanship of Mr. Manpreet Chadha (Monty Chadha), the group has expanded its CSR activities into the spheres of special education, food fortification, and rural healthcare.
The Foundation was aided by the Indo German Hospital which assisted by sending teams of doctors and paramedics to the location. The camp saw people queuing up as early as 10 AM so that they could get themselves enrolled for the check-up.
Anticipating a huge turnout, volunteers of the Ponty Chadha Foundation had made arrangements at the local school premises. As a part of the registration process, the attendees were asked to record their names and age down on an OPD card which was then used by the doctors to record their diagnosis and prescribe medication.
It was found during the examination that there were a number of people with mild symptoms of heart and skin issues who were administered aid and provided medicines. Some of them who needed advanced diagnostics were referred to the Indo German Hospital for further aid.
On interacting with the gathering, it was also learnt by the Foundation’s volunteers that many women had developed signs of impending gynecological problems but would not seek consultation owing to lack of awareness and options. Majorly, most patients showed signs of heart and skin issues.
The free health camp acted as a curtain raiser for the people of the village. It helped them understand the importance of getting treated on time through early diagnosis. Many of the villagers also received free medication.
All in all, the villagers got their fair due from the camp.
Ponty Chadha Foundation is the CSR arm of one of India’s largest business conglomerates, the Wave Group. Under Vice Chairmanship of Mr. Manpreet Chadha (Monty Chadha), the group has expanded its CSR activities into the spheres of special education, food fortification, and rural healthcare.
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