Pragathi Association for Rural Development (PARD INDIA) successfully organized a Free Mega Medical Camp on Wednesday at Peddagudem village in Gopalapuram Mandal, with the aim of improving community health and providing accessible medical services to rural residents.
The medical camp was conducted with the support of a dedicated medical team from Eluru Ashram Hospital. The camp was set up at the Ambedkar Statue premises near the local Primary School, ensuring easy access for villagers. The camp was formally inaugurated by the local Sarpanch, Ms. Paidi Sirisha.
Speaking on the occasion, the Sarpanch emphasized the importance of being proactive about health. She highlighted that changing lifestyles, food habits, and environmental conditions are leading to increased health issues among people. She urged everyone to take necessary precautions, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and consult doctors promptly whenever health problems arise.
The camp provided consultations from specialist doctors in General Medicine, Gynecology, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology (Eye), Dental, and ENT departments. Patients were examined thoroughly and free medicines were distributed. Based on medical advice, free diagnostic services such as blood tests, blood pressure checks, ECG, X-rays, and scanning tests were also provided to those in need.
The medical camp was conducted from 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM, during which organizers ensured basic facilities such as drinking water for patients. In total, 150 patients benefited from the camp by receiving free medical check-ups and medicines.
After the completion of the camp, the medical team and organizers paid respectful tributes by offering floral garlands to the statue of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
The event witnessed active participation from the Eluru Ashram Hospital medical team and staff, along with community leaders and supporters including Doddigarla Venkateswara Rao, Chintalapudi Bhaskara Rao, Injamoorthi Subba Rao, Revulagadda Bhaskara Rao, M. Kondala Rao, Gummadi Nageswara Rao, Bonta Sriramulu, Dasari Rama Rao, Pamula Tirupathaiah, Paidi Dorababu, and many others.
Through initiatives like this, PARD INDIA continues its commitment to promoting accessible healthcare and improving the well-being of rural communities.
