Free health check-up camp for 110 women pourakarmikas
A free health check-up camp was held for 110 women sanitation workers in Mysuru, providing comprehensive medical screenings and consultations. The initiative was organized by the Mysuru City Corporation in partnership with a local hospital.
Why it matters
Providing healthcare access to sanitation workers is essential for improving the well-being of vulnerable municipal staff.
A free comprehensive health check-up camp was organised for 110 women pourakarmikas of Zone 9 of the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) in association with Dr. Jyothi’s Healthcare Hospital on Rajkumar Road here on Sunday.
MCC Commissioner Savita M.K. inaugurated the camp.
As part of the initiative aimed at safeguarding the health of women sanitation workers, a range of medical tests worth around ₹5,000 were conducted free of cost. The tests included complete haemogram, renal and liver function tests, lipid profile, random blood sugar, thyroid function test, HbA1c, Pap smear and ECG.
The beneficiaries were also provided consultations with a gynaecologist and a physician.
Dr. Jyothi, chief doctor of the hospital, personally examined all 110 pourakarmikas and provided individual counselling and necessary health advice.
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