Chandigarh Ayush Department Organizes Welfare Events in Support of Ayushman Bhava Campaig

In support of the Ayushman Bhava Campaign, the Directorate of AYUSH organized a series of impactful events on the occasion of Sewa Pakhwada 2023. The highlight of the day was the blood donation camp and health camp held at Ayush Gram Faidan under the National AYUSH Mission on September 26, 2023.

Blood Donation Camp

A blood donation camp was held at the AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre in Sector 24-B, Chandigarh. Sh. Ajay Chagti, IAS, Secretary Health, Chd. Admn., graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. A total of 27 donors generously contributed to the blood donation drive, and the AYUSH Department pledged to continue organizing such events in the future.

Health Camp (Ayush Gram)

Simultaneously, a health camp was conducted at Village Faidan (AYUSH GRAM). Mr. Jasbir Singh Laddi, Area Councilor Faidan, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest.

The highlights of the health camp included:

• Free AYUSH OPDs: Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic, and Unani Doctors offered free consultations, and free medicines were dispensed to approximately 202 patients.
• Free Health Screening: The Family Welfare Department conducted free health screenings for NCDs, benefiting 45 patients.
• Malaria Awareness: The Malaria Department raised awareness about the prevention of Malaria and Dengue, with 17 slides for malaria screening.
• AYUSH Public Health Programs: Attendees were introduced to AYUSH Public Health Programs like Aurvidya, Supraja, Karunya, and more, which are being implemented in U.T. Chandigarh by the AYUSH Department under the National AYUSH Mission. Yoga sessions were also organized to inspire the public to prioritize health and disease prevention.
• Medicinal Plants: Medicinal plants were distributed to the general public, and awareness was raised about the use of herbal plants available in kitchen gardens.

These events are a testament to the AYUSH Department’s commitment to promoting public health and well-being. The department’s efforts to provide free and accessible healthcare to the community, especially the marginalized sections, are commendable.