Women’s Wing of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Jharkhand chapter organised a mega health camp for women in Dumka on Tuesday. The health camp was inaugurated by Health Minister Ramchandra Chandravanshi and Social Welfare Minister louis Marandi at Sadar Hospital, Dumka.
Renowned Kolkata-based gynaecologist Dr Ranjit Mandal, along with Dr Rashmi Prasad and Dr Tanushree Chakravarti from Ranchi led by IMA Women’s Wing president Dr Bharti Kashyap, conducted check-ups in the camp. On this occasion, Chandravanshi flagged off three NSV vans and handed over monetary aid to five women beneficiaries.
“We are using every form of communication to sensitise women about health complications so that they can identify them. Doctors under Ssadar Hospital will be trained in VIA testing. VIA screening camps will be organised in Sadar Hospitals. We will also interact with Government to better Sadar Hospitals in State,” said Dr Kashyap while informing about the four-point agenda for the programme conducted by IMA, Women’s Wing under Health Department.
Addressing the gathering, the Health Minister said, “Gynaecologists often remove the uterus unknowingly due to lack of training. To counter this, Health Department is planning to train gynaecologists in Sadar Hospitals and CHCs with Women’s Wing of IMA.”
Informing about ‘Health Hul’, Dr Kashyap said, “This initiative is a lifesaver for tribal women. Iron-folic tables and medication to cure cervical infection is being distributed for free at under this initiative.”