Dhuri/Sherpur, October 12:- A free medical camp for eye check-ups was organised today at village Ghanouri Kalan under the Punjab Government’s “Healthy Eyes, Comfortable Punjab” campaign. The camp was inaugurated by Sukhvir Singh, OSD to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
The camp was organised in collaboration with Shankara Eye Hospital, Ludhiana. A team of specialist doctors conducted free eye examinations and provided medical advice to patients as required. In addition, free medicines and spectacles were provided to patients, while arrangements were also made for surgeries for patients requiring eye operations.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion, OSD Sukhvir Singh said that the Punjab Government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, was committed to providing better healthcare facilities to the people of the state and realising the vision of “Colourful Punjab, Healthy Punjab”. He said that eyes are a precious part of our lives and that regular eye check-ups can help identify many problems at an early stage, making timely treatment possible.
He appealed to residents of the area to make the most of such free medical camps and remain aware of their health.
A large number of local residents attended the camp, underwent eye examinations and benefited from the available healthcare facilities.
