XIM Bhubaneswar Students Organised Free Medical Camp

XIM Bhubaneswar Students Organised Free Medical Camp

Sixty-five people got free medical treatment yesterday at Malisahi area of the city. This free medical camp was organized by the students of Post Graduate Programme in Rural Management (PGPRM) of XIMB in association with LEPRA Society of the city.

Two doctors including one lady doctor were available throughout the day for the treatment of commercial sex workers of this area. About 30 commercial sex workers turned up for the treatment of various aliments.

All patients got free medicines during this occasion. The medical camp generated good response amongst the conservative sex workers, who generally turned away from strangers. More than providing medicines, the doctors and the students attempted to raise the awareness level about health and hygiene of the local residents.

"We got very encouraging and inspiring response. Earlier, we were very skeptical and apprehensive about the people but we are proved wrong. Given the constraints, we are quite successful and it was an excellent learning opportunity for all team members outside the classroom," said Mr. Murali Manohar, leader of the students' organizing team.

Prof. S. Peppin also lauded the students' effort and expressed satisfaction with their achievements. "Organising health camp in this locality is a challenging task and you boys did it, keep it up!" said enthusiastic Prof. Peppin.

Both doctors - Dr. K. Harichandan and Dr. Madhuri Singh were delighted to be a part to this health camp. They also participated in this health camp enthusiastically. "We feel gratified by contributing to the society and it has boosted our morale to continue such efforts in future as well. The biggest achievement is that we won trust of the local people, and therefore, we achieved what we had planned to," added Mr. Murli.

Concluded.

Contributed by -
Rohit Arya,
Member, Illuminatix
PR & Media Cell
Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar.

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