Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Dr. K Sreekar Reddy and Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Qatar H E Sitara Khan Azard with other officials during the event.
Doha, Qatar: Providing a vital healthcare lifeline to thousands of blue-collar workers, domestic helps, drivers, and expatriates from various Asian countries, the 20th Asian Medical Camp concluded at the Umm Al Seneem Health Centre in Doha. The mega camp was formally inaugurated by Ambassador of Indian to Qatar H E Dr. K Sreekar Reddy.
More than 2000 pre-registered individuals received free medical services and medicines in the camp. Interactive awareness workshops were organised to educate the community on vital health topics, including lifestyle diseases (diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol), importance of regular checkups, healthy eating habits, anti-tobacco awareness, occupational health and safety, personal hygiene, basic life support and first aid skills.
The 20th Asian Medical Camp is an excellent example of social service and commitment to healthcare, and such initiatives help strengthen mutual understanding and friendship among diverse communities, said Dr. K Srikar Reddy.
Describing the medical camp as a significant milestone, he noted that it provides free medical check-ups and health awareness services to thousands of expatriates from the South Asian community. The Ambassador emphasised that such selfless services, carried out without any profit motive, are invaluable. He also highlighted that the spirit of selfless service is deeply rooted in Indian traditions.
The inaugural ceremony was attended by several distinguished personalities, including Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Qatar
H E Sitara Khan Azard, Regional Director of the Primary Health Care Corporation Dr. Hayam Al Sada, Assistant Executive Director of Public Relations Hamad Medical Corporation Ahmed Al Malki, Acting Director of Umm Al Seneem Health Centre Dr. Yousuf Al Rabeea, First Secretary at the Embassy of Nepal Jitendra Giri, Senior Counsellor at the Embassy of Bangladesh Mashood Kabir, Commercial Attaché at the Embassy of India Dr. Dinesh Kumar Kaul, Head of the Health Awareness Department at PHCC Dr. Hiba Adnan Abu Hawala, President of the Centre for Indian Community (CIC) Abdul Jaleel RS and President of the Indian Doctors Club (IDC) Dr. Rini K. Shoukath.
The Camp organised by the Centre for Indian Community (CIC Qatar) in association with the Indian Doctors Club (IDC) under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Health, Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), the mega camp stood out for its seamless management, cross-organisational collaboration, and selfless volunteer service.
The camp provided comprehensive medical check-ups, expert consultations, and free medications across various specialties including Cardiology, Nephrology, Haepatology, Orthopaedics, Dermatology, ENT, Ophthalmology (Eye Care), Dental Care, and Internal Medicine etc.
