Parkal camp was HUGE success and set a new record for one day camp: 4000 patients were treated in a single day. It was a BIG event by any standard…. 4000 patients……. Rs. 12 Lakhs Medicines distributed (3800 prescriptions filled!!)….. 45 doctors…… 40 pharmacists……100 paramedicals…. 150 NSS volunteers….5 security…. 200 guests…….. 500 people lunch……1500 people Pulihora lunch…… Planning—Coordination–Execution….EXCELLENT. Patients were very happy (that’s the key factor)– doctors are happy too. Many said that camp was like a MODEL camp. Thanks to all teams!!.
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Warangal (December 24, 2011). A mega general health camp, sponsored and organized by NRI Dr. Samba Reddy, attracted huge crowd of patients from rural villages in Parkal in Warangal District. The out-patient medical camp, which was conducted with help of Lions club Dr. P. Vijayapal Reddy, IMA Warangal doctors, NATA doctors and local doctors, was held on December 24, 2011 at Govt. Junior College premises, from 9 AM to 4 PM.
The camp was inaugurated by Sakku Bhai (Dy Drugs Controller), AVN Reddy (NATA President), Dr. Samba Reddy (sponsor & organizer), Dr. Vijay Chander Reddy (IMA president-elect), Dr. Samba Siva Rao (DM&HO), Lions club and NATA team members.
A record number of over 4000 patients received medical treatments for various conditions. Originally planned for 1000 patients, but there was an overwhelming crowd of rural and poor patients from surrounding 25 villages within the Parkal Mandal headquarters. The organizers accommodated up to 4000 patients!!!
Whooping Rs. 12 Lakhs medicines, arranged by Dr. Samba Reddy, were distributed to an estimated 4000 patients at this camp. “Over 3800 prescriptions were filled at the Camp Pharmacy” said the Chief sponsor & Camp Organizer Dr. Samba Reddy. He is NATA Media Chair & Conference Secretary and took charge of conducting this health camp. Professionally, he is Associate Professor (College of Medicine), Texas A&M University Health Science Center, USA (see Biography).
Over 45 doctors from MGM hospital, Rohini hospital, various private clinics within twin cities of Hanamkonda & Warangal and also Parkal area participated and provided medical services to patients. More than 20 doctors are super-specialty doctors, including Orthopedics, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Urology, Gynecology, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Dental and Oncology.
Over 400 lab diagnostics were performed including 250 blood tests, 120 HIV screening and 100 malaria screening (courtesy Vijaya diagnostics & District health office).
Camp pharmacy was inaugurated by Smt. Sakkubhai, Deputy Drugs Controller, who was the Guest of Honor for this camp. Medical and orthopedics wings were inaugurated by Dr. Buchi Reddy (Chairman, Rohini hospital) and Dr. Samba Siava Rao (DM&HO, Warangal), respectively.
The leading physician Dr. P. Vijayapal Reddy served as the convener of this camp. Lions Ch. Narasimha Reddy and K. Mallesham did good job as camp chairman and Lions club president, respectively. They coordinated bus transportation to patients from their villages.
Rs. 12 Lakhs Medicines Distributed
The pharmacy list consists of over 400 high quality medicines (from all therapeutic categories), which are supplied by reputed Pharma companies Dr. Reddy’s, Natco, Veritaz Aurabindo, Dynamite, Novostart, Sunrise International, and other companies. The camp organizer Dr. Samba Reddy arranged all medicines for this camp with help from his friends and colleagues.
Lunch provided to 500 people
All patients felt very happy with free treatment and more importantly with FREE medicines. Food (pulihora) and water packets were provided to patients (at least 1000 patients). Lunch was provided to all participating doctors (50), pharmacists (40) guests (50), and paramedical staff (100) as well as NSS volunteers (total over 500 people). Thanks to Dr. Vijayapal Reddy for hosting such nice lunch at guest house in Parkal.
Over 45 Doctors Participated in Health Camp
The following doctors participated/ helped FREE and not taken any consultation Fee.
NATA Doctors USA: Dr. Sanjeeva Reddy – Physician/Gastroenterology (USA); Dr. Swaroopa Reddy – Physician/General (USA).
IMA Warangal Doctors:
Dr. P. Samba Siva Rao – Physician (DM&HO), Dr. P. Vijay Chander Reddy – Orthopedics (MGM) –IMA president-elect, Dr. Ramesh Kumar – ENT (MGM), Dr. Ram Kumar Reddy – Orthopedics (MGM), Dr. Venkateshwarlu – Orthopedics (MGM), Dr. Sreedhar Raju – Psychiatry (Warangal), Dr. Narender Reddy – General (Hyderabad), Dr. Rajendra Prasad Reddy – Gynecology (Narsampet), Dr. Ragotham Reddy (Physician) – IMA secretary, Dr. Ashok Reddy (Pediatrics), Dr. Sheshu Madhav (Pediatrics) – IMA president, Dr. Buchi Reddy, Physician, Dr. Babu Rao, Physician, Dr. Narasimha Reddy, Physician, Dr. Surender Reddy, Urologist (MGM), Dr. Dilip Kumar, Dr. Manoj Kumar, Dr. Prasad, Dr. Hanmantha Rao, Dr. Praveen, Ophthalmologist, Dr. Sudheer (Orthopedics), Dr. Anwar (IMA treasurer), Dr. M. Ramana Reddy – Ex.DM&HO (Warangal), Dr. D. Sai Chander – PG/Pediatrics, Dr. Naveen Kumar, Dr. Sudhakar Reddy, Dr. Suhakar (surgery), Dr. Mohan Rao (RMO), Dr. Chandra Sekhar (MGM), Dr. Mallikarjun (Eye), Dr. Gopi. Plus 10 medical officers from DM&HO office on camp duty.
Parkal Doctors:
Dr. P. Vijayapal Reddy – Physician, Dr. Rajeshwer Prasad – Physician, Dr. Lalitha, DGO, Dr. Sanjeevaiah (Civil hospital), Dr. Samuel, Dr. Sarojana, Dr. Rama Devi, Dr. Venkata Laxmi, Dr. Rajani Kanth, Dr. Satyanarayana, Dr. Satyanarayana Reddy, Dr. Vidyasagar Reddy, Dr. Kashaiah – Physician/Pediatrics, Dr. Naveen, Dr. Sridhar, Dr. Raja Reddy . Plus 5 other local doctors.
Medical conference bags were provided to all participating doctors. NATA mementos were distributed to them.
Over 40 Pharmacists Dispensed Medications at the Camp
The pharmacist’s team consists of over 40 pharmacists. Medication dispensing was done under the supervision of Chief pharmacists Dr. Samba Reddy, Dr. Arutla Srinivas, Dr. Raghuram Reddy, D. Narender, Dr. Aruna Devi, Dr. Sakkhu Bhai, Dr. Gopi Reddy, Mr. Ramdan, Dr. Raghunandan, and junior pharmacists from Kakatiya University pharmacy colleges and pharmacy executives from Hyderabad. Over 3800 prescriptions were filled in a single day, a record number in camp pharmacy.
Over 100 Paramedical Staff provided patient services
Five types of paramedical staff (total 100) comprising Nurses, health assistants, PHC health workers, ANM students provided patient care services at the camp. About 50 people are from District medical office and 50 are students from local health Education College.
Over 150 NSS Volunteers provided patient coordination services
Four units of NSS volunteers (total 150 students) from GDC and other colleges within the Kakatiya University area have provided volunteer services with patient coordination at the camp site. This task was headed by 10 program officers and one NSS national coordinator Dr. Suresh Lal. Camp certificates are awarded to all volunteers and paramedical staff.
A total of 150 small mementos (by NATA), 50 big plaques, 300 appreciation certificates, 50 doctors bags, and 1500 medicine bags were distributed at the camp.
NATA Team members as Guests
The following NATA seva day team members participated in the camp: AVN Reddy, Dr. Swaroopa Reddy, Dr. Sanjeeva Reddy, Bala Indurti, Jithender Reddy, Harinath Medi and Anil Jyothi.
CHARITY EVENT FOR POOR PATIENTS
This camp is meant to help local poor patients from Parkal and nearby villages, said Dr. Samba Reddy. He is doing this with a service motto to his native village Cherlapally and other surrounding villages. It is a big motivation, so that other NRI and NGOs may come forward to do many such charitable events in rural areas in Warangal, said Dr. Samba Reddy, who lost his Mother recently due to illness.
He thanked all teams for making this camp a grand success for the benefit of poor and rural patients in Parkal area.
We got more medicines stored at Lions Club for future health camps, said Dr. Samba Reddy.
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OVERALL… It was a BIG event by any standard..for 1 DAY CAMP….. 4000 patients….. Rs. 12 Lakhs Medicines ……. 45 doctors….. 40 pharmacists……100 paramedicals…. 150 NSS volunteers…… 100 guests…… 500 people full lunch……1500 Pulihora lunch.
Despite such MEGA camp with big numbers …. camp organization was smooth without much glitches.
This is due to 1-month plan, meticulous design and execution of camp in a very professional manner.
source: http://www.nataus.org / North America Telugu Association / December 24th, 2011