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Medical Camp, November 2nd, 2008

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Yesterday Sangam India held its final health camp for the year 2008. Although we had already conducted a medical camp earlier on in the year, we decided to hold another one out of the request of the Ramavaram community. The camp began at 12pm where we got off to a bit of a slow start. Many wanted to have their lunch before the camp began but when it started, it got busier and busier. The patients were asked to register so that a log could be a kept on who was being treated. They were then ushered to one of the doctors who prescribed them medication for their complaints. Finally, the patients proceeded to pharmacy where they were given the drugs prescribed to them. Most of the complaints required simple treatment but a few had complaints that required follow up. This was noted down by Jaba.

The camp lasted for a total of 3 hours where approximately 45 patients were seen. In addition, patients from the slum across the street also came in to get checked up.

All in all, the camp was an overall success. The patients were happy with the treatment they got. I would personally like to thank Drs. Amish, Shihas, Tripthi, Arjun and Prashanti for sacrificing their only day off to conduct the camp and making it the success that it was. I would also like to thank the newcomers, Varna, Noora, Vidya, Vandhana and Naseema, who monitored and managed the camp smoothly. We hope to see more of you at our camps next year!


Drs. Amish and Prashanthi working with patients.


Thanks to Drs. Arjun, Amish, Shihas,
Tripthi, and Prashanthi for coming out.


Group photo at the end of the camp.

Click here to view the photos from this camp.

Sangam India Newsletter, November 2008

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Hi!

The month of October, and the action it churned out, brings to you this newsletter from Sangam India. The winter rainfall brought us more surprises than we expected.

First came a note of appreciation from Pa. Vijay – a poet and a lyricist of growing fame. At this point, we would like to thank all the fellow members of Sangam India whose work is yielding constant acknowledgement and support from unanticipated sources.

Then, a scheduled visit to Ramavaram brought to our notice some unscheduled trouble. The rain played nemesis to an extent that a few inhabitants were deprived of their shelter and belongings. The Sangam Team geared into damage control mode. With food supplies and medicines water-borne diseases were kept at bay. Life in Ramavaram recovered well, and pretty fast.

The silver lining behind the troubled clouds – Diwali!

We discovered a new way to celebrate Diwali – the Ramavaram style. Clothes and grains for every family brought smiles that truly ushered in the festival of lights. We thank all the people whose generosity made this Diwali special for the people of Ramavaram. The sights and sounds of this day have been uploaded on our blog www.sangamindia.org.

What lies ahead? The next month will kick-start with a Health Camp followed by regular visits for follow-up. Meanwhile, we are also sketching out plans for the next year. Your inputs are paramount to our process of blue-printing. We have made this easier with our Orkut and Facebook groups. So, lets stay connected.

Rifa Khan
Sangam India

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