Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Dhule Campaign Screens Over 19,000 Residents in 12 Days
A health campaign brought medical services to people in Dhule district.
It held 423 camps over 12 days.
Doctors screened 19,071 people, including adults and children.
The camps checked for problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart conditions.
People could also get specialist advice and some treatment.
Eighteen patients were sent to other medical facilities for more care.
The campaign collected 124 units of blood.
Nine people agreed to donate their organs.
The camps were especially helpful for people in rural areas because services came closer to where they live.
The Shree Ganesha Arogyacha initiative screened 19,071 people across Dhule district in 12 days.
A total of 423 health camps offered screenings, specialist consultations, treatment and guidance.
Those screened included 8,489 men, 9,435 women and 1,147 children.
Eighteen patients needing advanced or further care were referred to higher medical facilities.
The campaign collected 124 units of blood, and nine people signed organ-donation consent forms.
- Who
- The Dhule District Collector's Office and Public Health Department implemented the initiative, conceived by the Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell and Charitable Hospital Assistance Cell.
- What
- The Shree Ganesha Arogyacha initiative held health camps that screened 19,071 citizens and connected some patients to further care.
- When
- Over 12 days; the articles do not specify the dates.
- Where
- Dhule district.
- Why
- To bring healthcare services closer to residents, support timely diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Initiative
- Shree Ganesha Arogyacha, under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan
- Duration
- 12 days
- Health camps
- 423
- Citizens screened
- 19,071
- Patients referred
- 18
- Blood collected
- 124 units
- Organ-donation consent
- Nine citizens signed consent forms