Integrated Health Camp in Manimajra Conducts Over 200 Screenings on Second Day
The UT Health Department continued its intensified integrated health camp at the community centre in Manimajra on June 25, 2026, as part of a city-wide initiative to strengthen early disease detection and preventive healthcare among vulnerable populations. The camp, inaugurated on June 24, is a first-of-its-kind effort that consolidates multiple national health programmes onto a single platform, offering comprehensive screening, diagnosis, counselling, referral, and treatment linkages.
Free Screening Services for Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases
On the second day, the camp provided free screening for tuberculosis (TB), HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, diabetes, hypertension, syphilis, and other conditions. A specially equipped NTEP mobile diagnostic van was deployed on-site to facilitate on-the-spot investigations, awareness generation, and counselling. According to the Health Department, a total of 75 chest X-rays, four CBNAAT tests, 70 blood sugar tests, 70 weight assessments, 68 blood pressure screenings, and 54 HIV, VDRL, HBsAg, and HCV tests were conducted.
Awareness and Counselling Sessions Held
Alongside diagnostic services, healthcare teams conducted awareness and counselling sessions on both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Beneficiaries were sensitised about the importance of early diagnosis, treatment adherence, proper nutrition, healthy lifestyle practices, and regular health check-ups. Information regarding various government health schemes and available support services was also disseminated among participants.
Upcoming Screening Schedule Across City
As part of the intensified campaign, the Health Department has released a schedule of screening activities to be conducted across identified vulnerable and high-risk localities. The upcoming camps include Mauli village on June 26, front gate of Balmiki Mandir in Sector 25 on June 27, Sai Baba Mandir in Sector 29 on June 29, Sector 50 temple on June 30, Dhillon Complex in Manimajra on July 1, and Motor Market in Manimajra on July 2.
