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GENERAL MEDICAL CAMP AT ULLAL PHC

Aug 5, 2021

The Department of Paediatrics, Community Medicine & NSS unit of Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College, Deralakatte organised a general health camp at Ullal PHC on 5th August 2021 in collaboration with District AYUSH Unit, Ullal and Lions Club, Pumpwell. The camp was to highlight Breastfeeding week 2021 and upcoming Mosquito Day 2021. Dr Reshel Noronha, Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics was the team leader and 4 postgraduates and 1 intern actively participated in the camp.

The program was inaugurated at 10 am by lighting the lamp. The dignitaries were Dr Sahana Paduranga, DMO, District AYUSH Unit, Ullal, Sri Rajesh Shetty, President, Lions Club , Pumpwell, Dr Vidyasagar, Medical Officer, Urban Health centre, Ullal, Dr Thara Kiran, Paediatrician, Urban Health Centre Ullal  and Dr Reshel Noronha, Asst. Professor , Department of Paediatrics, Father Muller Homoeopathic Medical College.

Dr Gayathri ,MD Part I, Department of Paediatrics gave a health awareness talk on benefits of Breastfeeding and Dr Preethish Patil, MD Part I, Department of Medicine gave a health talk on Mosquito borne diseases during monsoon season. After this a general medical camp was conducted. Pamphlets on information regarding Breast feeding and Mosquito borne diseases were distributed among the public.

The camp concluded at 12:30 pm.