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Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta Urges Kurnool Residents to Avail Monthly Free Medical Camps

Andhra Pradesh Industries and Commerce Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta has called upon the public to take advantage of the free mega medical camp organised at Gauri Gopal Hospital in Kurnool. The healthcare initiative is held on the 16th of every month specifically for the residents of the Kurnool constituency.

What Happened

The regular monthly camp was organised at Gauri Gopal Hospital to commemorate the birthday of the Minister’s father, former Rajya Sabha member T.G. Venkatesh. The session held on Sunday drew an active response from local citizens, with roughly 127 individuals registering and completing various diagnostic evaluations and medical check-ups.

According to official details, healthcare evaluations and tests valued at nearly ₹6,000 per beneficiary were rendered completely free of cost during the camp.

Key Highlights

  • Target Audience: Organised specifically for the residents of the Kurnool constituency.
  • Turnout: Approximately 127 individuals attended and availed themselves of health check-ups.
  • Financial Relief: Services valued at around ₹6,000 per person were offered at no charge.
  • Diagnostic Tests: Facilities provided included blood tests, Random Blood Sugar (RBS), Electrocardiogram (ECG), 2D Echo, Treadmill Test (TMT), Kidney-Ureter-Bladder Ultrasound (KUB), and Chest X-rays.
  • Specialist Consultations: Patients accessed consultations from medical specialists, including cardiologists, paediatricians, ophthalmologists, and dentists.
  • Findings: Screenings identified heart-related issues in six participants and eye ailments in nine individuals.

Why This Matters

Minister T.G. Bharath Gupta stated that the primary objective of this monthly drive is to detect potential health conditions at an early stage. Identifying issues early allows individuals to pursue timely medical intervention before conditions deteriorate, as demonstrated by the identification of several cardiac and ophthalmic conditions among attendees during Sunday’s camp.

What to Watch Next

The free healthcare camp is scheduled to continue on the 16th of every month at Gauri Gopal Hospital for residents residing within the Kurnool assembly constituency.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the free medical camp conducted?

The camp is held on the 16th of every month at Gauri Gopal Hospital in Kurnool.

Who is eligible to participate in the camp?

The initiative is organised for the residents of the Kurnool constituency.

What types of tests and specialists are available?

Available screenings include blood tests, RBS, ECG, 2D Echo, TMT, KUB ultrasound, and chest X-rays, alongside consultations with paediatricians, cardiologists, ophthalmologists, and dentists.

Source: Based on reporting from The Hindu.