8 months ago
IPL Organizes Mega Health Camp in Haripur
Indian Potash Limited (IPL) organized a big health camp in Haripur, Dhenkanal.
They checked 200 people and gave them free medicines.
Many people didn't know they had high blood pressure or other health problems.
Doctors talked to the patients and gave them advice.
IPL also gave awards to some doctors and students who helped with the camp.
The camp was to help people understand how to stay healthy and take care of themselves.
IPL organized a mega health camp in Haripur, Dhenkanal, in collaboration with Mission Reconstruction and The Medicsat.
The camp provided health check-ups and distributed free allopathy and ayurvedic medicines to 200 patients.
Doctors counselled patients before prescribing medication, emphasizing the need for awareness about hypertension, diabetes, and geriatric care.
IPL General Manager Vikash Kumar Chaudhary highlighted the company's commitment to community health.
Awards were given to doctors and nine IIMC students for their contributions to the camp and social media campaign.
- Who
- Indian Potash Limited (IPL) in collaboration with Mission Reconstruction and The Medicsat
- What
- Organized a mega health camp to offer health check-ups and distribute free medicines
- Where
- Haripur, Dhenkanal
- When
- Not specified
- Why
- To raise awareness about significant health concerns like hypertension and diabetes, and to provide medical assistance to the villagers
Key facts
- Organizer
- Indian Potash Limited (IPL)
- Collaborators
- Mission Reconstruction and The Medicsat
- Location
- Haripur, Dhenkanal
- Patients Examined
- 200
- Key Health Issues
- Hypertension, Diabetes, Vitamin Deficiency
- Awardees
- Dr. Lalit Behera, Biranchi Narayan Pany, Dr. Maithali Mohapatra, Dr. Sudhansubala Panigrahi
- Volunteer Awards
- Nine IIMC students
Quotes
Doctors
Medical professionals who attended the health camp.
“Awareness is key to preventing diseases and lifestyle-related information is crucial for maintaining fitness.”
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Lalit Kumar Behera
State Assembly Dispensary Medical Officer and senior medicine specialist.
“50 per cent of patients who were detected as suffering from blood pressure and old age diseases were not aware of their conditions. Many patients suffer from vitamin deficiency. There is a need to emphasise increased awareness regarding geriatric care, the importance of a structured lifestyle and blood pressure management.”
thehansindia.com
Vikash Kumar Chaudhary
IPL General Manager and plant head.
“The IPL is committed to prioritising community health. The company has been providing support for people’s health services at many places in the district.”
thehansindia.com
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