Ramakrishna Mission holds nephrology medical camp

Doctors posing with officials of Ramakrishna Mission Medical Centre at Mission Hospital, Udheywala in Jammu.
Doctors posing with officials of Ramakrishna Mission Medical Centre at Mission Hospital, Udheywala in Jammu.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 23: Ramakrishna Mission Medical Centre, Jammu, organized a one-day free nephrology medical camp (kidney, diabetes and BP-related ailments) at the Mission Hospital in Udheywala, Jammu. The camp featured renowned nephrologist Dr S K Bali.
The health camp provided a comprehensive range of free medical services, including consultations with a nephrologist, orthopedist, gynecologist, dental surgeons, allopathy physicians and physiotherapist. A total of 212 patients benefited from the expertise of 11 doctors during the camp.
Around 57 patients availed various diagnostic services, including ECG, X-ray, dental care, physiotherapy, ultrasound and pathology facilities. The camp also facilitated 108 blood sugar tests, 68 uric acid tests and 40 BP tests free of cost.
A full body check-up covering 65 parameters, including CBC, LFT, KFT, lipid profile, BSF, urine tests and thyroid function tests (T3, T4 and TSH), was made available for a nominal fee of Rs 1200 against the usual cost of Rs 2300.
The camp was organized as part of Ramakrishna Mission Medical Centre’s ongoing commitment to community service and accessible healthcare.
Swami Yajnadharananda, Secretary of Ramakrishna Mission, highlighted the organization’s commitment to the ideals of Sri Ramakrishna Dev, Maa Sarada and Swami Vivekananda, emphasizing service to humanity as a form of divine worship.
He also announced plans to organize such free camps every month and encouraged people to participate in the spiritual activities conducted by the Mission.