The camp was organized at Ibrahimpatnam, 1st and 20th ward on 18th November, 2018 from 9 am to 4 pm by the department of Community Medicine, JIMS HMC in collaboration with Vikas Tharangini of JIVA.

The venue was a community function hall, “Munnur kapu Bhavanam”. The program was inaugurated by lighting the lamp and felicitating the Sarpanch.

The total number of beneficiaries was 310; women who underwent colposcopy were 60. 44 Gynec cases requiring active follow up were identified.

Learning from the Camp for Students:

• Organizing a camp in a setting with lack of resources.
• Screening a large number of patients and presenting to physician.
• Behavioural requirements in a rural setting.
• Colposcopy and comparing healthy and unhealthy cervix and breast examination.
• Experiencing community service.

By
Dr Sudhamathi. S.M.