Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple to hold Free Health Camp on March 24

Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple to hold Free Health Camp on March 24

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Mar 19, 2013: Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, Mangalore will host a Free Health Check Camp on Sunday, 24th March 2013 in association with AJ Institute of Medical Sciences (AJIMS) from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm, said Vijaynath Shetty, Chief Co-ordinator of Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple.

Speaking at the press meet held at Press Club on March 19, Tuesday, he said that the camp will provide wide range services including, General Medicine, Women’s Health, Children’s Health and Skin Care along with follow up treatment at AJIMS medical college hospital.

He said that the team of doctors and personnel of Department of General Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Department of Pediatrics and Department of Dermatology of AJMIS will be attending to the camp inmates. For the comfort of the attendees the medical team includes both male and lady doctors.

Mr Shetty, said that the camp provides an opportunity for the people belonging to underprivileged sections of society, especially children and women, to avail highly specialized care under highly qualified doctors. He also urged the people of the locality to take maximum benefit of this camp.

Free check-up of general health, maternity, gynecology and pediatric problems, free consultation and medication; and free ultra sound scanning will be done at the camp site.

During the camp, Janashree Group Insurance Scheme will be introduced for the benefit of the rural people in association with Life Insurance Corporation of India, he said.

Those availing the insurance should pay Rs.100 premium for Rs. 30,000 insurance cover for one year. This includes cover of Rs. 30,000/- in case of normal death and Rs. 75,000/- for accidental death, along with a string of other benefits. The scheme is open to Below the Poverty Line (BPL) individuals aged from 18 to 58 years. Age proof like school certificate, ration card or voter ID should be produced.

As a part of camp, ‘Bale Thelipaale’, a comedy competition will be held at Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Temple from 20th April 2013 to 2nd June 2013. The preliminary contest will be staged every Saturday (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.)  and Sunday (4 p.m. to 9 p.m.) during this period. The participants will be given 5 minutes of stage time to perform their comedy talents and their performance will be judged by renowned personalities. 

Maximum two members are allowed per team. Prizes will be given in two categories: (1) Till 14 Years (Male/Female): First - Rs. 50,000, Second – Rs. 25,000/- and Third – Rs. 15,000/-; (2) Above 14 Years (Male/Female): First - Rs. 1,00,000, Second – Rs. 50,000/- and Third – Rs. 25,000/-.