Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!š Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: A comprehensive Health Check-up Camp for Senior Citizens residing at Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu, was organised today in coordination with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Jammu, and the Health Department, Jammu.
The camp was organised with the objective of providing medical attention to the elderly residents, facilitating early identification of health concerns and promoting their overall health and well-being. A team of specialist doctors from the Health Department examined the residents and provided medical consultations in their respective fields.
The medical team comprised Dr. Vanita Kotwal, Ophthalmologist, Dr. Kapil Gupta, MD Physician, and Dr. Anuj Khajuria, MD ENT, along with Dr. Mirdula and members of the School Health Team. The doctors conducted eye examinations, assessed general health conditions and attended to ENT-related complaints, besides addressing other medical concerns of the Senior Citizens.
The camp was conducted pursuant to the initiative of Ms. Maleeka Sharma, Civil Judge Senior Division and Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Jammu, and the necessary medical team was deputed by the Office the Chief Medical Officer, Health and Family Welfare, Jammu.
The Managing Committee of the Ashram welcomed the medical team and facilitated the smooth conduct of the camp. Er. Pankaj Gupta, President; Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Secretary; and Vijay Gupta, Joint Secretary& Dr. B.B. Sharma, Medical Officer were present on behalf of the Ashram. Other Managing Committee Members present included Sr. Rajinder Singh and Sat Pal Sharma.
The Ashram's management appreciated the initiative taken by the District Legal Services Authority and the Health Department, acknowledging the importance of accessible and specialised healthcare for elderly persons, particularly those who are destitute, abandoned or without adequate family support. The camp provided an opportunity for the residents to receive medical attention and guidance from specialists in a familiar and supportive environment.
Dr. Dinesh Gupta, Secretary of the Ashram, expressed gratitude to Ms. Maleeka Sharma, Secretary, DLSA Jammu; Dr. Narinder Singh Bhatial, Chief Medical Officer, Jammu; and the entire team of doctors and healthcare personnel for their valuable contribution. He also appreciated the continued coordination between legal services institutions, healthcare authorities and social welfare organisations in addressing the needs of vulnerable Senior Citizens.
The programme reaffirmed the commitment of Home for the Aged & Infirm (Vridh Ashram), Ambphalla, Jammu, to the care, welfare, dignity and well-being of elderly residents, in keeping with its enduring motto:
āService of Suffering Humanity is Worship of God.ā
