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Health camp at St. Mary’s Church, Mundaje

Feb 10, 2025

On February 9, 2025, the Research Innovations and Extension Committee and the Youth Red Cross of Father Muller College of Nursing, in collaboration with the Blood Centre of Father Muller Medical College Hospital and the Indian Cancer Society, organised a health camp at St. Mary’s Church, Mundaje from 9 am to 1 pm. A team of 50 healthcare professionals, including doctors, postgraduate students, nursing faculty, and lab technicians, departed Mangalore at 6:45 am. The camp had 10 specialised departments, with the medicine and OBG sections witnessing the highest footfall. Screenings were conducted for oral cancer (21), breast cancer (25), and Pap smears (21). A blood donation camp, coordinated by Mr Manoj P S, and collected blood from 22 donors. Ms Reena Frank, a Member of Criteria III, Coordinated a Cancer screening session with the Indian Cancer Society; the rest of the Criteria III members, along with Dr Devina Rodrigues, Chairperson of Criteria III, coordinated a general health camp with FMMCH. Ms Priya Sequeira led a quiz on blood donation that engaged youth, with winners receiving cash prizes. After lunch, the camp concluded at 2:00 PM, with parishioners expressing gratitude for the valuable healthcare services. Around 131 were screened for various health aspects.