Trident Group, CMC inaugurate free medical camp in Barnala

In a step towards enhancing community health and welfare, Trident Group, in partnership with Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana, inaugurated a free medical camp in Barnala. Commencing on October 29 at the cultural centre, opposite Trident Complex, Raikot Road, Sanghera, Barnala, the initiative was formally launched in the presence of Deputy Commissioner T Benith, Chief Medical Officer Baljit Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Mohd Sarfaraz Alam.

The camp will be conducted over a span of more than five weeks, concluding on December 5. It is structured into six distinct phases to ensure comprehensive outreach and effective service delivery. The first phase will be from: October 29-31, followed by Phase-II: November 6-8, Phase-III: November 12-14, Phase-IV: November 19-21, Phase-V: November 26-28 and Phase-VI: December 3-5.

The large-scale health initiative offers a wide array of free medical services aimed at improving public health and promoting preventive care. These services include general health screenings, specialist consultations, dental care (scaling, filling, extractions), diagnostic tests, free medicines, X-rays, ECG, eye check-ups, cataract surgeries, and the distribution of free eyeglasses. The programme is designed to provide accessible healthcare to underserved communities and foster health awareness across the region.

Speaking at the inauguration, DC T Benith expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Trident Foundation for organising the mega health campaign. He acknowledged the efforts of all the teams involved and described the initiative as a blessing for the entire region. Benith also highlighted the rising incidence of cancer in the area, urging citizens to prioritize regular health check-ups and early detection.