Special health camps will be organised at homeless shelters on New Year’s Eve, while similar camps will be organised for labourers on New Year’s Day, informed the district health office on Monday.
In a brief released to the media, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Dr Prabhakar Tiwari said, “The camps will offer health check-ups and awareness sessions for both the homeless and labourers.”
On New Year’s Eve, health camps will be set up at homeless shelters at Shahjahani Park and Hamidia Hospital. On 1st January, camps will be organised at the worker shelters at Karond Chowk and Parihar Chowk.
Voluntarily launched by health department officials and staff, the camps are designed for the convenience of homeless residents and workers in the state capital.
The camps at the homeless shelters will begin at 7 PM, while those at the worker shelters will start at 7 AM. These camps will offer screenings for non-communicable diseases and skin issues.
Ayushman cards and Aadhar IDs will also be issued at the camps. Mental health screenings, counselling, and screenings for vector-borne diseases and eye check-ups will be provided. Free pathology tests will be available.
A range of health services and screenings will be available at the homeless shelters and worker shelters. The camps are being organised in coordination with the district administration and municipal corporation.
The support of the Department of Social Justice, Food and Civil Supplies Department, and Women and Child Development Department is also being enlisted for the success of the initiative. Dr Tiwari said that the health department aims to start the New Year with a commitment to public health and welfare.