JKRLM organises free medical health camp for SHGs in B K Pora

Budgam, Mar 25: The J&K Rural Livelihood Mission (JKRLM) Block B K Pora, in collaboration with the Health Department, organised a health camp for Self-Help Group (SHG) members in B K Pora, Budgam on Tuesday.

A statement of JKRLM issued here said that the initiative offered free medical check-ups and medications to SHG members.

As part of a larger initiative across J&K, led by Mission Director JKRLM, Shubhra Sharma, to provide accessible healthcare services directly to members, the event received an overwhelming response from the SHG members of B K Pora Block.

The camp was organised at Aribagh Kanipora, with a team from CHC Chattergam, including Medical Officer Dr Rukhsana, Medical Officer RBSK Dr Shabnum Akhter, and the paramedical staff.

At the outset, BMO B K Pora Dr Gulafroz Khuru presided over the event, offering valuable insights on health and hygiene for the participants.

She stressed that women often tend to overlook their own health while focusing on the well-being of their families, and urged them to prioritise self-care.

Dr Gulafroz also emphasised the importance of regular health check-ups and maintaining proper hygiene as key factors in preventing common health issues.

The SHG members praised the efforts of the MD JKRLM for bringing healthcare facilities to their doorsteps.

They said that it was a thoughtful initiative on part of the MD JKRLM to prioritise their health concerns and think about their well-being besides the core activity of financial empowerment of the members.

Providing details, Block Programme Manager B K Pora, Madina Bukhari said that under the leadership of Mission Director Dr Shubhra Sharma, JKRLM had initiated a series of free health check-up camps across J&K in collaboration with the J&K Health Department.

The main goal of these camps is to enhance the health and well-being of rural women, who are a key component of JKRLM’s network and play an essential role in promoting community-driven developmental changes, the statement said.

Dr Sharma thanked the Mission Director JKRLM and District Health Department Budgam for their swift collaboration in organising the medical camp.