KOCHI:
The Nanma medical camp conducted by IMA Kochi at Kizhakkeppuram Government UP School in Paravoor Thaluk, a major flood affected area in the state, turned out to be a refreshing experience for the children.
The medical camp was conducted with the aim of helping children to recover the mental and physical aftereffects of the flood and to resist the diseases spreading after the flood. Denny Thomas, the standing committee chairman for education, Paravoor Municipality, inaugurated the camp. Dr. A. Anitha, superintend, General Hospital, Ernakulum, Dr. Haneesh Meerasa, secretary, IMA, Dr. Samin Sameed, Psychiatrist, and Sindhu S, secretary AEDAN, lead the camp where 90 children underwent nutritional screening and health check-up. Nutrition kit was given to all children. The camp was conducted with the support of AEDAN, the organization for dieticians, Dietary department and Psychiatry department of General hospital, Ernakulum, National Health Mission, Kerala Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA), MEHAC, an NGO working for mental wellness and District Medical Office. Organizations like DISHA, groups like Jayachandran cultural group and Pratheeksha conducted cultural programs for the children. Such camps are being conducted by IMA in various areas of Paravoor. The camps will come to end on Friday (7.9.18) at Puthiyakavu Government LP School.
