AYUSH medical camp at Punjab Civil Secretariat provides free consultations, medicines, and awareness on lifestyle diseases, diet, and yoga.
Aiming to prevent lifestyle-related diseases, the Ayurvedic Department organized an AYUSH medical camp at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh, focusing on Ayurvedic diet and yoga.
According to an official spokesperson of the Health Department, Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare, Kumar Rahul, IAS, was the chief guest at the event. Other dignitaries present included Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur Sapra, IAS, Secretary Personnel; Mrs. Gauri Parashar Joshi, IAS, Secretary General Administration Department; S. Upkar Singh, IAS, Special Secretary Personnel; Mr. Gautam Jain, IAS, Additional Secretary Personnel; Mr. Tejdeep Singh Saini, Joint Secretary, General Administration Department; Dr. Raman Khanna, Director Ayurveda; Dr. Sanjeev Goyal, Registrar; and Dr. Jyoti Babbar, District Ayurvedic Unani Officer, Mohali.
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The camp was coordinated by Dr. Amanpreet Kaur, Ayurvedic Medical Officer, along with Dr. Rajiv Mehta and Dr. Sonia Singla. Other team members included Mr. Gurdeep Singh, Deputy Vaid; Mrs. Gurpreet Kaur, Deputy Vaid; Mrs. Jasvir Kaur and Mrs. Indu Bala, Yoga Instructors; Mr. Rajesh Kumar and Dr. Vinod Kumar, HMOs; Dr. Yuvika, HMO; and pharmacists Mrs. Kavita and Gulshan Kumar. The team provided free health consultations, medicines, and lifestyle guidance to employees.
Participants were educated about the harmful effects of fast food and street food on vital organs, and were advised on preventive measures for lifestyle diseases. Free Ayurvedic and homeopathic medicines were distributed.
The camp offered consultations and medications for conditions including cough, blood pressure, diabetes, skin disorders, joint problems, gynecological issues, hormonal imbalances, mental health, and chronic diseases. During the camp, 405 patients were examined by Ayurvedic doctors, and 350 patients received free medicines.