26/08/2025
Sneha Hastham Mega Tribal Medical Camp, jointly organized by Aneesh Memorial Trust -TD Medical College Alappuzha , Indian Medical Association (IMA) Alappuzha , the Kerala Forest Department, and the was held on Sunday, August 24 at Swamiyarala, Vattavada, Munnar.
๐ธ Inauguration & Keynote
๐น Inaugurated by Mr. Harikrishnan K.V., Wildlife Warden, Munnar Division
๐น Keynote address by Dr. Oommen Varghese Chairman, IMA Alappuzha District Committee
๐น Project report presented by Dr. Hema Francis State Convenor, IMA Kerala Tribal Welfare Committee
๐จโโ๐ฉโโ Medical Services
A total of 237 patients from Swamiyarala, Mele Swamiyarala, Koodalar, and Valsapetti and nearby tribal settlements attended.
A 24-member expert medical team provided care in:
๐ Cardiology | ๐ถ Pediatrics | ๐ฉบ General Medicine | ๐ช Surgery | ๐ง Urology | ๐ธ Gynecology | ๐ Dermatology | ๐ Ophthalmology
๐ Eye Care Services:
Specialists from Dr. Oommenโs Eye Hospital led the Ophthalmology team.
โจ 57 patients received free spectacles
โจ 11 cataract patients were arranged for free surgery
โจ Eye care services drew wide appreciation, including from public representatives
๐ Other Highlights:
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Free medicines distributed
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Free blood tests & other tests like ECGs conducted
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Screening for kifestyle diseases, nutritional deficiencies, infections & cardiac disorders