SPOORTHY ladies wing of the builders’ association of “Builder’s Association of India” (BIA) has conducted a health check-up camp at Dattagalli, Mysuru. under the aegis of JSS Medical College, Academy of Higher Education and Research, NSS wing, Mysuru on the 26th of July 2022, held from morning 11 AM-4 PM.

The camp was conducted in the construction (apartment) site at Dattagalli, where the actual building construction work was in progress. The camp was headed by the NSS wing medical college, Mysuru, and conducted in coordination with the physicians from the department of community medicine, JSS medical college. The program was started with the initial remarks by the doctors, regarding basic awareness among the common people on the concepts of health, cleanliness, and security measures at the construction site. While addressing the female participants special remarks were passed on the importance of menstrual hygiene, and the nutrition, by the lady physician.

The health camp activity included general health checkups along with the distribution of free medicines for general complaints and minor health issues. For the major complaints, the necessary advice was given to approach the concerned physician/hospital. Along with the physical examination the blood pressure was measured in all the participants, and blood sugar levels were checked by using a glucometer. More than 70 construction workers including males, females, and children took benefit from the camp.

Dr. Saurish Hegde, Dr. Ravali, Dr. Sumanth Kaushik, Dr. Neha, and Dr. Niharika, were actively involved in patient checkups, treatment and health advice. The NSS wing officers Dr. M.V Ravishankar and Dr. Manu G coordinated the whole event.