5th death anniversary of Peer Jalal-ud-Din observed at Batamaloo
Srinagar, Aug 11: Residents of Batamaloo and adjoining areas turned up in large numbers on Monday for a free blood test camp at the Sheikh Dawood (RA) Medicare Centre.
The event was held in memory of Peer Jalal-ud-Din, the late founder of the Hazrat Sheikh Dawood (RA) Khidmat-e-Khalaq Foundation.
The organisers said that the camp, organised on his 5th death anniversary, offered a range of essential investigations. They said from complete blood counts to kidney and liver function tests, scores of test were performed at no cost.
The focus, organisers said, was on preventive healthcare for families who often skip medical screening due to high costs.
“For nearly 25 years, the foundation has run food assistance schemes, a non-profit medical store, and a diagnostic centre. Today’s camp was about giving people the chance to detect illnesses early without worrying about the bill," said General Secretary Shahid Hussain Mir.
According to organisers, the centre’s modern diagnostic equipment enabled efficient testing for hundreds of attendees. “Regular health check-ups every three months can save lives. We plan to repeat this camp every four months so more people can benefit,” he said.
For many, the camp was their first-ever full blood screening. A local homemaker at the event, said she had been postponing tests for months.
“Private labs charge more than I can afford. Today I got my reports the same day, and the staff even explained what they mean. It’s a huge relief,” she said.
Another local from a nearby locality, called it “a blessing in times when even basic healthcare feels out of reach.” He said, “I came in thinking it was just a blood sugar check, but they ran a full profile. Now I know where I stand health-wise.”
The foundation announced that the next free blood test camp will be scheduled in four months, inviting continued community participation. For the residents of Batamaloo, Monday’s camp was more than a medical service as it served a reminder that healthcare can be an act of compassion, not just commerce.
"Such initiatives should become more common. It is a noble initiative and for the good the economically weaker section," Manzoor Ahmad, a local a the camp said.
