BIS #1508 MEDICAL CHECK UP CAMP

Sarita Rego
BORIVLI, AUGUST 20, 2009:
The Don Bosco Past Pupils Alumni, Borivli, under the able leadership of Past Pupil Mr. Hemant Jain, his team of PPA members and guidance of Fr. George Carlos, Principal, organized a medical check up camp on the August 11- 13, 2009, for the benefit of the primary and secondary students of the school.
Nearly 1500 students participated in the camp and were attended to by 12 doctors. The students with symptoms of viral flu and severe cough and cold were identified and remedial action was suggested. 10 PPA members volunteered during the three days camp. The successful execution was highly appreciated by the students, parents and management. The event was also covered by the local print media.
Don Bosco High School, Borivli under the able leadership of Principal Fr. George Carlos helped create awareness by encouraging students to attend the Medical Camp in order to safeguard the health of the precious students and also educate them through the intercom everyday about the preventive measures that need to be taken in order to combat Swine Flu and fight the fear element associated with this H1N1 virus.