On the occasion of the Ghoton Year of Compassion, and in celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, the Department of Health organized free preventive health checkups for elderly individuals at TVHA Health Centers where lab technicians and services are available such as in TPHC Dekyiling & Miao, Hunsur and kollegal hospital.

With funding from the united states government under the TESC program a total of 721(M-298/F-423) elders above the age of 65 availed free check up which included Physical and Mental assessment, Routine blood tests, ECG, and Consultation. Through this initiative common conditions identified included Hypertension, arthritis, gastritis and urinary tract infections. 3 individuals were newly identified with Hepatitis B. This program has successfully fostered not only improved physical health but also enhanced social interaction and mental well-being among the elderlies.

The camps concluded successfully with personalized take home messages esp. on maintaining physical activity and eating a well balanced diet. Beneficiaries expressed their sincere gratitude to the sponsored initiative led by their local Health facilities.