Health camp for Lighthouse

Health camp for Lighthouse

To uplift the weaker and underprivileged people of the Macchimar community in Cuffe Parade, the Child Welfare Committee of RCB organised a free health check-up camp in collaboration with the Wockhardt Foundation on March 7th, 2024. A total of 132 community members, mostly women, were screened for diabetes, underwent general check-ups, eye tests, and heart examinations. Free spectacles were provided to those with vision impairments, and ECGs were conducted for individuals showing signs after a blood pressure check-up. Approximately 90 free spectacles were distributed, and necessary medicines were provided to those in need. A follow-up system has been put in place.

All these check-ups were carried out by the efficient team from Wockhardt. The Rotary Club of Bombay extends special thanks to the team of doctors: Dr. Dilip Singh, General Physician; Dr. Bhoomi Shah, Optometrist; Dr. Gitali Parab and Dr. Saima, Optometrists; Mr. Rahul Sonawane and Mr. Kobaib Mohammad, Pharmacists; Ms. Anjali, ECG Technician; Mr. Kirit Shah, Optician; and Ms. Shreya Thakur, Ms. Jennifer Bhatia, and Mr. Jitesh Rambhai for coordinating and overseeing the camp in every possible way.

The Child Welfare Committee also extends their gratitude to the following Rotarians for attending and assisting at the camp: PP Arun Sanghi, President Manoj Patodia, Rtn. Jagdish Malkani, Rtn. Farhat Jamal, PP Nandan Damani, Rtn. Vandan Shah, Rtn. Charu Agrawal, Rtn. Ptn. Ekta Shah, and IPP Vineet Bhatnagar.

Statistics for the camp are as follows: 15 people were diagnosed with cataracts, and 2 individuals required ECGs, with further follow-up recommended.