KBN University conducts free health camp for over 2,000 people
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The health camp was organised by KBN University in Kalaburagi on Thursday. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI
A free health camp and health awareness programme organised by Khaja Bandanawaz University (KBN University) benefited more than 2,000 people at different locations in Kalaburagi on Thursday.
The programme was held between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. as part of the birthday celebrations of KBN University Chancellor Syed Mohammed Ali Al-Hussaini. It was held as an initiative of the university’s IQAC under the Faculty of Medical Sciences in association with the Department of Community Medicine.
Inaugurating the camp at Khaja Bazar, Pro Vice-Chancellor Ashfaq Ahmed said KBN University was committed to serving people, particularly those from economically weaker sections, and had continued its community service by organising the health camp and providing medicines free of cost.
IQAC director Mohammed Abdul Basheer said such camps would be organised every year. He said those requiring further consultation or treatment could approach KBN Hospital.
Free health check-ups, including blood pressure, blood sugar, ENT, eye, skin, general medicine, orthopaedic and paediatric examinations, were conducted at Sonia Gandhi Colony, Khamar Colony, MSK Mill and Khaja Bazar. Medicines were distributed free of cost.
A special health check-up for pregnant women was conducted at KBN Hospital, in which around 160 women participated. The Ophthalmology Department also distributed reading glasses free of cost to those who required them.
An awareness session on menstrual hygiene was held for girls at B.B. Raza Girls’ High School, followed by the distribution of geometry boxes to around 240 students. At Khaja Boys’ High School, around 200 students underwent health check-ups and attended an awareness session on dental hygiene. Dental kits were distributed to them.
A blood donation camp was also organised as part of the programme. Around 250 teaching staff, including students from Khaja High School, were given CPR training at the university’s skill lab. Around 70 doctors, including postgraduate students, rendered services during the various programmes.
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