CNN Central News & Network–ITDC India Epress/ITDC News Bhopal: World Heart Day was observed in various government health institutions in Bhopal with the theme “Don’t Miss a Beat.” On this occasion, under the “Healthy Women, Empowered Families” campaign, a heart disease awareness and health check-up camp was organized at the Collectorate Office, Bhopal. Officers, employees, and beneficiaries of the Collectorate Office campus participated in the health screening.
At the District Early Intervention Center, a special health camp was organized for screening children for heart diseases, where a cardiologist from Mumbai performed echocardiography. During the camp, the RBSK (Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram) team screened 105 children identified for heart-related conditions. Among them, 43 children were advised to undergo surgery. Their treatment will be provided free of cost under the National Child Health Program.
At the Collectorate camp, tests for blood pressure, blood sugar, hemoglobin, medical consultations, medications, and blood tests were conducted. A total of 163 people were screened, among whom 16 had high blood pressure and 14 had elevated blood sugar levels.
Under the “Healthy Women, Empowered Families” campaign, counseling sessions at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs provided detailed information on the symptoms of heart diseases and lifestyle management. Awareness activities included poster competitions and quiz sessions to promote daily exercises, healthy dietary habits, and heart-healthy practices. Competitions were also held to prepare low-cholesterol meals using locally available foods.
Dr. Manish Sharma, Chief Medical and Health Officer, Bhopal, stated that heart diseases are increasingly being seen among young people. Immediate medical consultation is necessary if symptoms like persistent chest pain, pressure in the chest, shoulders or arms, unexplained jaw pain, shortness of breath after exertion, breathlessness, upper abdominal pain, sudden anxiety, or sweating appear.
Under the Communicable Disease Control Program, free blood pressure and diabetes screenings are conducted in all government health institutions.n.
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