The camp was jointly organised by Indian Islamic Association (IIA) and Indian Doctors Club (IDC) under the auspices of Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC). As many as 2,000 low-income workers had pre-registered. The beneficiaries, mostly from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal, were screened for blood pressure, blood sugar and glaucoma among others.
Indian ambassador P Kumaran inaugurated the camp.
He said the Indian embassy was proud to co-operate with the medical camp and those labourers who cannot afford to give special attention to their health can benefit from the camp.
M S Abdul Razak, chairman of the organising committee, who presided over the session, said the camp was a noble example of excellent relations between the expatriate community and Qatari authorities. IDC president Dr Joji Mathews and PHCC pharmacies head Mahmood al-Mahmood spoke at the inaugural function. Dr Aleem, third secretary at the Indian embassy; Dr Ameena Ibrahim Fakhro, deputy director at Al Thumama Health Centre; and officials from various government departments and Indian community organisations attended the programme.
Health awareness lectures were also organised on the sidelines of the camp.
Dr Santhosh P, physiotherapist at HMC; Dr Raveendran, cardiologist, Aster Group; Dr Hema Rajeev, gynaecologist, Aster Group; Dr Nancy Al’eddin of PHCC; and Dr Sreekumar S a clinical psychologist led the lectures.
Many visitors at the camp donated blood.
Indian ambassador P Kumaran inaugurating the 16th Asian free medical camp at Al Thumama Health Centre along with Qatari officials and community leaders.
About 5,000 low-income Asian expatriates benefitted from medical services, including consultation, diagnosis, medicines and health awareness programmes as part of the 16th Asian free medical camp at Al Thumama Health Centre on Friday.
