Health camp was organized at Shastri Park, Delhi, to raise awareness and provide medical checkups for women, especially those aged 30 to 50, who often neglect their health despite managing their family’s nutrition and wellbeing. The event was conducted by Awaaz Khawateen in collaboration with Yatharth Super Specialty Hospital, Noida, and supported by All India Tanzeem Uma-e-Islam. Over 200 men and women participated, receiving health screenings, consultations, and medications.
Key Activities and Findings- Health Checks Conducted:
• Blood pressure (BP)
• Blood sugar levels
• Electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Common Health Issues Observed:
• Joint pain and bone problems, primarily due to calcium, vitamin, and iron deficiencies
• Eye defects, especially near vision problems (presbyopia or similar conditions)
Specialist Input:
• Dr. Farheen, Gynecologist from Yatharth Hospital, noted widespread calcium and iron deficiency among women, causing bone and joint pain.
• Dr. Anju, Ophthalmologist, highlighted that many women, especially those engaged in fine work such as sewing and embroidery, suffer from near vision impairment and eye irritation.
Important Statements and Insights
- Women’s Health Neglect: Despite their critical family roles, many women do not prioritize their own health, particularly between ages 30-50.
- Health is Wealth: Ratna Shukla Anand, Director of Awaaz Khawateen, emphasized that women are the pillar of the household, and their good health ensures the wellbeing of the entire family. She described the camp as a small but significant effort to address health needs of underserved women.
- Service to Humanity: Mufti Ashfaq N. Qadri, President of All India Tanzeem Ulama-e-Islam, affirmed that serving humanity is the highest form of service, transcending religion and social distinctions. He praised the camp as a true example of selfless humanitarian work and hoped such initiatives would continue.
Recognition and Appreciation-The organizers honored key contributors for their support in making the health camp successful:
- Yatharth Super Specialty Hospital team
- Pawan Kumar
- Mufti Ashfaq Hussain Qadri
- Qazi Sagheer Ahmed
Local women expressed gratitude and requested that similar health camps be held regularly to enable continued access to health checkups
CONCLUSION
The health camp at Shastri Park effectively addressed a significant gap in women’s healthcare by providing essential screenings, medical advice, and medicines. The collaboration between Awaaz Khawateen, Yatharth Hospital, and All India Tanzeem Uma-e-Islam demonstrated a model for community-driven health awareness and humanitarian service. The event underscored the importance of regular health checkups for women and inspired calls for continuing similar initiatives to improve women’s health and, by extension, family wellbeing.