Jammu, April 20 (Scoop News)-Swami Vivekananda Medical Mission Charitable Hospital (SVMMCH), Ambphalla, Jammu today organized a Free Vitamin D3 Screening Camp in collaboration with Abbott India Ltd. at the Ortho OPD Complex. The camp was held from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and received an encouraging response, wherein 65 patients, along with their attendants and hospital staff, availed the benefit of the free screening services. The initiative aimed at spreading awareness regarding Vitamin D3 deficiency and promoting preventive healthcare.
The camp was graced by the esteemed presence of President Sh. Amar Chand Gupta, Sh. B.B. Gupta Sr. Vice President, Sh. B.S. Jamwal (Retd. JKAS) General Secretary, Dr. Jatinder Gupta Secretary, Sh. Subhash Chander Gupta Retd. Judge, Dr. Sachin Gupta Treasurer, Sh. Shanker Dutt Sharma Member, Dr. Brij Mohan Gupta Member, along with senior doctors and hospital administration.
Dr. Rajesh Gandotra Sr. Ortho Surgeon SVMM highlighted the importance of Vitamin D3 for bone health and immunity and encouraged regular screening, while Dr. Sham Jurangal Sr. Ortho Surgeon SVMM added that awareness and timely diagnosis are essential to prevent complications related to deficiency.
President Sh. Amar Chand Gupta appreciated the initiative and stated, “Nar Seva Narayan Seva is the guiding principle of our institution, and such health camps are a true reflection of this philosophy. We remain committed to serving humanity through dedicated healthcare services.”
General Secretary Sh. B.S. Jamwal (Retd. JKAS) remarked that such camps strengthen the mission of preventive healthcare and help in early detection of deficiencies. Medical Director Dr. Arvind Kohli emphasized that Vitamin D deficiency often remains unnoticed but can have serious long-term effects. Medical Superintendent Dr. Rabinder Rattanpal stated that the hospital will continue to organize such initiatives for the benefit of staff and patients.
The hospital management expressed sincere gratitude to Abbott India Ltd. for their support in successfully organizing the camp. The hospital management reaffirmed its commitment to organize more such awareness and screening programs in the future for the benefit of society.
Dr. Farooq and Omar expressed profound grief and shock over the tragic loss of lives
The President of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, Dr. Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President and Hon’ble Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have expressed profound grief and shock over the tragic loss of lives in a bus accident near the Kagort village on the Ramnagar–Udhampur road in Udhampur district on Monday, in which several passengers were killed and several others sustained injuries.
In a statement, the duo extended their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for strength and solace to help them endure this immense loss. They also wished a speedy and full recovery to those injured in the accident.
The duo emphasized that their thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragedy. They also expressed hope that the ongoing relief and rescue operations are carried out swiftly and effectively, ensuring timely medical assistance and support to the injured.
They urged the concerned authorities to extend all possible help to the victims and their families during this difficult time.
Among others Party General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar, Addl General Secretary and Rajya Sabha MP Choudhary Muhammad Ramzan, Advisor to HCM Nasir Aslam Wani, Treasurer Shami Oberoi, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra Additional General Secretary and former minister, Provincial Presidents Showkat Mir, Rattan Lal Gupta have also expressed grief over the incident and extended sympathies to the bereaved.
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