Somaiya Social Cell, SIMSR: Eye check up and General health checkup camp for PEHEL students

As part of PROJECT PEHEL, Somaiya Social Cell members were involved in teaching the children of the construction workers of Somaiya Buildings at the new Somaiya Hostel. After seeing the children and the houses in which they stay, the members felt that there was a need to conduct medical check up and provide medical advices for not only the children, but also the family. Hence a General health and eye checkup for the children of construction workers (PEHEL students) along with their parents and grandparents was conducted on Dec 28, 2007 by the Somaiya Social Cell.

Doctors from K. J. Somaiya Hospital & Research Centre agreed to perform the checkup free of cost. The event started at 8 am with regular classes for the students as art of PEHEL and then the checkup was started. The height and weight of the students were measured followed by eye checkup and other general physical tests were also conducted. It was observed that most of the kids suffer from anemia and deficiency of iron and calcium. Required medication was also provided to them by Somaiya Hospital. The kids were also given fresh fruits and chocolates on this occasion. The doctors advised the parents on the medication to be given and also about nutritious food to be given to their family.

Cmdr. Kailash Girwalker provided great support for this whole event. The hospital staff was impressed by the way the event was organized. They asked the help of the Somaiya Social Cell in organizing such events like vaccination etc in other communities in future. The photos have been given below : -