Health camps during Sewa Pakhwada benefiting people in big way, says Vij

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Anil Vij said health check-up camps being organised at various places in Ambala Cantonment under Sewa Pakhwada are proving highly beneficial for the people.

As part of the Sewa Pakhwada programme, the Minister on Monday inaugurated a two-day health camp organised by ESI Healthcare and the Labour Department at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantonment. Later, he also visited a health camp set up near BD Flour Mill at Hari Nagar Singh Sabha Gurdwara by the BJP and interacted with patients undergoing checkups, motivating them to prioritise their health.

Anil Vij said Sewa Pakhwada was being observed nationwide from September 17 to October 2, and during this period, various activities such as plantation drives for environmental protection, cleanliness campaigns, blood donation camps, and health check-up camps were being conducted.

He shared that in Ambala Cantonment, four mandals were actively organising their own programmes. Under Mahesh Nagar Mandal, the camp at Hari Nagar Gurdwara Singh Sabha saw participation from doctors of Civil Hospital as well as physicians from Mullana Medical College. Free diagnostic facilities, including ECG, lung tests, and medical screenings were made available, along with free consultation and medicines. Patients identified with serious health conditions were referred to Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantonment, for regular treatment. A large number of people attended the camps to get their health checkups done.

Earlier in the day, while inaugurating the camp at Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantonment, Vij interacted with people from nearby areas who came in significant numbers to avail the services.

Civil Surgeon Dr Rakesh Sehal, PMO Dr Pooja, Ambala Sadar MC Chairperson Swarn Kaur and other BJP leaders were present on the occasion.