PARC campus was buzzing with activity on 23rd April, 2022. A health camp, focussed around women’s health and nutrition, was organised with the help of PARC student division and NSS, BITS Pilani. Dr. Rinku Singh, a renowned gynaecologist from Prateek hospital along with her team screened 112 patients who attended the camp. As expected, the camp exposed the stark reality of women’s health, particularly in the under-served areas. A majority of the women screened had haemoglobin levels well below the norm. One emergency case was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Apart from addressing ailments like leukorrhea, women were found to be suffering from thyroid, anaemia, malnutrition etc. There were cases of pregnant women too, who were given advise and referred to the nearby hospitals for further check-ups. They were informed about the importance of institutional deliveries. All patients were given appropriate medicines and iron and calcium supplements. Besides this, 78 women were given a packet of sanitary napkins each as well. PARC team will be closely following up with these patients to understand their future requirements.
Overall, the camp was a huge success. We are grateful to Dr. Souvik Bhattacharya, Vice Chancellor, BITS Pilani, who inaugurated the camp. BITS Pilani was well represented with Dr. Chandrashekhar, professor Emeritus, Dr. S K Verma, Dean of Administration and Dr. Naveen, Chief Warden. Mrs. Kamlesh Ranvan, Chairperson Vidyavihar Municipality, Mr. Rohitash Rathore, Vice Chairman, Vidyavihar Municipality were also present on the occasion. We express our deep gratitude to our donors, volunteers from our student division and NSS BITS Pilani, our director and our staff, who created much needed-awareness and made necessary arrangements for making this camp successful. But for their support, it would not have been possible for us to conduct such activities.
The camp was an eye opener for us and narrated the story of overall women’s health in Pilani. PARC will continue to make succh efforts for bringing larger impact in the society. You too can participate in our activities and help us in bringing a larger change by clicking on the link below:
