Kolhapur Medical Mega Camp 2010

Kolhapur Medical Mega Camp 2010 held by SHREE ANIRUDDHA UPASANA FOUNDATION (KHAR, MUMBAI) along with its sister organizations such as SADGURU SHREE ANIRUDDHA UPASANA TRUST, DILASA MEDICAL TRUST & REHABILITATION CENTRE, ANIRUDDHA AADESH PATHAK, ANIRUDDHA'S HOUSE OF FRIENDS AND ANIRUDDHA'S ACADEMY OF DISASTER MANAGEMENT,  held on 14th & 15th Feb. 2010 at Shahuwadi Taluka, Pendakhale Village of Kolhapur. Shree Aniruddha Upasana Foundation (SAUF) is a charitable organization incorporated under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956.

Shree Aniruddha Upasana Foundation (SAUF) along with Dilasa Medical Trust & Rehabilitation Centre (DMTRC) and other affiliated organizations, including Aniruddha's Academy of Disaster Management (AADM) all of which are registered charitable organizations, undertake various socio-cultural activities, one of witch is the Kolhapur Medical and Health Camp.

For the past six years, unique mega medical camp is being conducted in a backward area of Kolhapur District, covering nearly 200 village.

• This is the seventh year of this camp. The medical team comprises of physician Ophthalmologists, Dentists, Pediatricians, Gynecologists, ENT surgeons, Cardiologists, Orthopedists and General Practitioners.
• Although the Camp is held For 1 day, the planning Commences months in advance. Post the camp, regular follow up activity is maintained, leading right up to the time to planning for the next camp.
• Data of every remote village and villagers covered by the camp is maintained by volunteers to meet the exact requirements of the villagers.

 Facts and Figures of the Medical Camp :


1) Patients Checked at Medical Camp: 7546
2) Patients Checked for Opthalmic ailments: 3159
3) Patients Given Free Spectacles: 2570
4) Patients Checked for Dental ailments: 374
5) Patients Checked for Cardio ailments: 218
6) Number of Patients for whom ECGs check was done: 166
7) Number of Patients for whom X-Ray check was done: 181
8) Number of Patients for whom pathological check was done: 275
9) Patients Checked for Orthopaedic ailments: 323
10) Patients Checked for Gynaec ailments: 145
11) Number of Patients for whom Sonography check was done: 228
12) Number of Patients who were admitted to hospital for surgery: 161
13) Number of Children examined medically: 8486
14) Number of Schools Participating in Medical Camp: 119
15) Number of Villagers who benefited from Free Food for All (Annapoorna Mahaprasadam Yojana): 85, 000
16) Number of Villages who benefitted from Free Food for All: 225

Other Facts & Figures About the Camp :
1) Number of Participating Volunteers: 1900
2) Number of Participating Doctors: 149
3) Number of Participating Paramedics: 107
4) Number of Villages Covered Under Hygiene Kit Distribution: 56
5) Number of Families Covered Under Hygiene Kit Distribution: 5049
6) Number of Villagers Covered Under Hygiene Kit Distribution: 23, 498
7) Number of Lice Combs Distributed: 5100
8) Number of General Combs Distributed: 5100
9) Number of Nail Cutters Distributed: 5100
10) Number of Bathing Soaps Distributed: 10, 200
11) Number of Tooth Powder Packets Distributed: 15, 000
12) Number of Washing Powder Packets Distributed: 10, 098
13) Number of Water Disinfectant Chemical Packets Distributed: 5049
14) Number of Multi Vitamin Syrup Bottles Distributed: 5049

• Changes Observed in the Leaving of Condition of Villagers After Medical Camp

1) The overall medical complaints of the villagers have reduced drastically.
2) They realized the importance of Cleanliness and tidiness and have accordingly implemented the same.
3) Reduction in cases of Leprosy.
4) Almost eradication of contagious diseases.
5) The diseases arising out of water contamination and stagnation like jaundice and malaria have been totally eradicated.
6) Long term diseases have reduced greatly.
7) The villagers have understood the importance of family planning and have accordingly opted for contraceptive operation after the birth of their second child.
8) The attendance at schools which was abysmal has shot up to the range of 90 - 100 %.
9) Haemoglobin count of villagers which was between 4 - 5 % has now risen to 10 - 12 %.
10) Huge reduction in the number of villagers with dental ailments.
11) Huge reduction in the number of villagers with stomach ailments.
12) Huge reduction in the number of villagers with lice and cluster formation problems of hair.
13) Earlier villagers believed in religious fetishes but this has now been replaced by bhakti worship of Lord with love and practicism.
14) Finally the biggest chance observed is that the number of Camp attendees or participants has increased but the numbers of patients have decreased !!