On Saturday, a team of esteemed doctors, and healthcare professionals under the leadership of Dr. Amal Chandra Kataki, Gynecological Surgical Oncologist and former Director of Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, conducted a free medical camp at the Promod Talukdar Memorial Old Age Home in Guwahati.
The event was organised by NGO Sampoorna, Mumbai in collaboration with NGO POWER (People’s Organisation for Welfare, Empowerment and Research), Guwahati and Wintrobe Hospital, Guwahati. The event aimed at providing free medical consultations and assessment for elderly residents.
The team of doctors included renowned doctors such as Dr. Ardhendu Sen, Former Professor of Medicine at Jorhat and Assam Medical College and Hospital, Dr. Kaushik Jagannath Kataki, Radiation Oncologist from Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Dr. Kaushik Baruah, Director and Consultant at Wintrobe Hospital, Dr. Aneesh Ganguly, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon specialized in Oral Oncology, and Dr. Abhijit Sharma, Physiotherapist.
The team from NGO Sampoorna comprised of Amrita Borkotoky and Anubhuti Bhattacharjee.
Team members of NGO Power comprised of Amal Ch Sharma (President), Ishan Kataki (General Secretary) along with Harshita Bhagawati, Tribeni Sarma, Dipali Bhattacharyya and Tridisha Kataki as members.
The ‘team of the day’ also included four nurses-in-training, under the mentorship of Dr. Baruah, and four interns from NERIM BA Social Work, who provided invaluable support throughout the event.
The day commenced with an introductory address by Dr. Amal Chandra Kataki, emphasizing the importance of maintaining healthy daily habits and lifestyle especially in old age. Subsequently, the elderly attendees received comprehensive medical assessments, including vital sign measurements, blood pressure and blood sugar check ups. This was followed by personalized consultations with the doctors, social workers, nurses and the volunteers present along with the distribution of free medicines as indicated.
The event serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts of healthcare professionals and social workers in providing essential and holistic healthcare services to the elderly population.
