BIS # 1291 - HEALTH CAMP AT YERWADA

Sandeep Kadam YERWADA, FEBRUARY 20, 2009: Bosco Samajik Sanstha, Yerwada, Pune organized an Eye Check-up Camp on February 15, 2009 from 10.30 am to 1.30 pm, at Don Bosco High School campus. The programme commenced with our Parish Priest Fr. Francis Kharjia and Dr. Prafula lighting the lamp. The H. V. Desai Eye Care Institute assisted BSS in organizing this camp. Dr. Vaishali, Dr. Rasika, Dr. Prafula, Dr. Kashmira, Mr. Jitesh, Mr. Umesh, Mr. Suhas were the panel of doctors who carried out the check-up. From those who availed of this opportunity, 15 patients were identified for cataract operation; two of them were selected for free operation at Desai Hospital, Hadapsar, Pune. Spectacles were given at a reduced rate of Rs. 40 each to about 55 patients. Medicines and eye drops were distributed free of cost to those in need. About 200 patients benefited from this camp. Fr. Francis Kharjia, Fr. John Gonsalves, Mrs. Nisha More, Mrs. Magarate Gaikwad and Mr. Sandeep Kadam ensured the smooth running of the entire programme.