Central Coalfields limited under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme organised a free heath camp at Semertoli village (Kanke block), Ranchi on Tuesday. Semertoli village has been adopted by CCl and its doctors are examining patients and providing them free medicines on the monthly basis.
During the camp, as many as 131 persons have been benefitted. A total of 68 persons were screened for anaemia and 35 percent of them were found to be suffering from anaemia. Common illnesses such as fever, cold, skindiseases and digestive disorders were found among villagers.
A team of doctors of CCl, comprising Dr. Manju Mishra, Dr. Hemant Kerketta and Dr. Anita Kumari, examined the patients and gave medicines. A para-medical staff including a lab technician played active role in organizing a health camp.
Dr Mishra said that we also emphasizing “Movement Against Anaemia(MAA) and in each health camp, there is arrangement for test of hemoglobin beside examining the patients and providing medicines.
Meanwhile, a few patients, who visited the camp, appreciated CCl for carrying out its CSR activities in their village. The priority of CCl is “Overall upliftment of villagers, downtrodden and workforce
associated with company.”
Smt. Abha Oraon: A 22-year-old woman having one-year-two month baby walked down to reach health camp at Semertoli. She lives along with her family members at Naya Village(Kanke block). She was suffering from common cough and cold. “I heard that doctors of CCl are coming for examining villagers. I came for the first time from adjoining village. A doctor examined me as well as baby and provided free
medicines,” Smt. Abha Oraon said.
Sadia Khatun: A first year student (Graduation) of Marwari College, Ranchi thanked the management of the company for sending doctors to treat villagers. “Doctors examined me thoroughly and gave medicines,” she added.
Smt. lakhi Mani Devi: A middle-aged woman, who arrived at the health camp along with her three children- Govind Kumar, Ayush Kumar and Anjana Kumari- for treatment. Her husband is daily basis labourer. “ I belong to poor family and have no money for boarding an auto rickshaw to reach government hospital. Doctors checked four of us and provided free medicines. I am sure many poor like me will be benefitted from this camp. The company is bringing smile on faces of villagers in true sense,” Smt lakhi Mani Devi said.