For the millions of Indians living in the slum, the first dawn of daylight each day, is a of day uncertainties than of hope. While the adults go for begging, the kids are left to wander around with no one to attend to their basic needs. With no aims or dreams, the youth spend their time in gambling or roaming in groups. Being deprived of basic infrastructure, sanitation, wholesome diet and awareness, makes them vulnerable for various epidemics and skin problems.
Around 100-120 families have made Shekpura in Maliana, Meerut as their home. A majority of them are immigrants from neighbouring states who have come with a hope to find a living and feed the family. To reach out to their immediate health needs, a free Medical Camp was organised on the 26th of February. Dr.Ravindar, a General Practitioner along with a Dentist and a Naturopathy student rendered services to 130 plus adults and children who came for consultation.
Minor ailments like flu and respiratory problems were the major complaints registered along with a few cases of skin infections and burns which were also treated with oral tablets and ointments. Vitamin A drops and Albendazole were administered to the children below five years. A short teaching on self-care, hygiene and handwashing was given to the children and mothers who had gathered.
