JAMMU: As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen and upgrade healthcare services, the University Health Centre, University of Jammu, in collaboration with SIBA, an Event Management Cooperative Ltd., organised a Free Mega Multi-Speciality Medical Camp under the ‘Ek Pahal’ initiative for students, employees and their dependents.
The camp was organised with the support of leading healthcare institutions, including Amandeep Group of Hospitals, the Ujala Cygnus team from Amandeep Hospital, Pathankot and Jammu, and Goel Eye Clinic and Retina Centre. Specialists from General Medicine, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT and Physiotherapy provided medical consultations and healthcare services. More than 200 students, employees and their dependents availed themselves of the facilities. Free medicines and eye drops were also distributed during the camp.
Prof. Yashpal Sharma, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences and Convener, University Health Centre Advisory Committee (UHCAC), provided valuable guidance and support for the successful organisation of the camp. Emphasising the importance of preventive healthcare, he urged participants to adopt healthy lifestyle practices and undergo regular health check-ups, reiterating that “prevention is better than cure.”
Dr. Bharat Bhushan, In-charge, University Health Centre, expressed gratitude to the specialists and participating healthcare institutions for extending their valuable services to the university community. He appreciated the dedicated efforts of Dr. Gautam Sharma, Dental Surgeon; Dr. Saloni Mahajan, Medical Officer; and all pharmacists, the Sanitary Supervisor and other staff members of the University Health Centre for ensuring the smooth and successful conduct of the camp.
Dr. Bhushan also acknowledged the professional contributions of the participating medical teams and associates, including Dr. Ajay Negi, General Physician; Vivek Salgotra, Regional Head; Mohd. Rafiq, Assistant Manager; Ramesh Thakur, Camp Team In-charge; Anoop Sharma, Emergency Head; Naresh Sharma, X-ray Technician; and Sahil Verma, Pharmacist, from the Amandeep Group of Hospitals and associated teams.
The eye-care team from Goel Eye Clinic and Retina Centre comprised Om Parkash, Senior Optometrist; Riya Sharma, Intern; Anil Kumar, Marketing Manager; and Rizwan Qureshi, PCT. The dermatology team included Dr. Prakriti Sharma of Dermawave Dermatology, along with Mukesh Sharma, Naresh Sharma and Anju Bala. The dental team from Dent Amour, led by Dr. Ishita Sharma, along with Sahil Sharma and Assistant Preeti, also contributed to the camp.
Dr. Anees J. Malik from MYPHYSIO, along with Dr. Raman, Dr. Rahul, Dr. Harmeet and postgraduate scholars from the Jammu Institute of Ayurveda & Research, extended their support and healthcare services. Dr. Bhushan further appreciated the cooperation of Mr. Tarik Mirza, Head, SFSAB, and Manik Advertiser for their assistance in the successful organisation of the event.

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