Rons Bantwal
Mumbai, Jan 8: Doctor 365, led by chairman Dr Dharmendra Kumar and actor-producer-director Dheeraj Kumar, is all set to host the fourth edition of the ‘Doctor 365 Bollywood Maha Arogya Shivir’ on January 19 at Chitrakoot Ground, Andheri West, Mumbai. The annual health camp, renowned for its free medical assistance, has been a boon to thousands of individuals over the years.
The press conference, held at Juhu Gymkhana, witnessed the participation of prominent Bollywood personalities, including Poonam Dhillon, Deepak Parashar, Vindu Dara Singh, spiritual leader Sadhguru Dayal, musician Dilip Sen, singer Madhushree, and Dr Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor Media. Also in attendance were Mahendra Poddar, Amit Doshi, Harish Choksi, Chetan Desai, Daljeet Kaur, Sangeeta Tiwari, and many others. The event commenced with a ceremonial lamp-lighting, followed by a soulful Ganesh Vandana performed by Vivek Prakash and Roli Prakash.
Dr Dharmendra Kumar and Dheeraj Kumar honoured the esteemed guests and emphasized the health camp’s significance for Bollywood artists, technicians, backstage workers, media personnel, and their families. Launched in 2022, this initiative has grown into a vital annual event for the film fraternity and the general public.
Highlights of the camp
Free health check-ups.
Distribution of medicines worth over Rs 4 cr.
Free eye check-ups, glasses, and wheelchairs.
Special provisions for women’s health.
Dr Dharmendra Kumar proudly shared that Doctor 365 has conducted over 1.9 cr free TB screenings and served more than 5.56 cr patients to date. He extended his gratitude to his brother Dheeraj Kumar and supporters like Manish Singhal of Dangal TV and Ramesh Taurani. Dr Kumar also revealed ambitious plans to make Gujarat TB-free in the coming year.
Dheeraj Kumar commended Dr Dharmendra Kumar’s relentless efforts, stating, “What began as a solo mission is now a transformative movement with many contributors. This health camp is a landmark initiative for the film industry, and we all wholeheartedly support it.”
Dr Yogesh Lakhani of Bright Outdoor Media echoed these sentiments, saying, “This is a remarkable social welfare effort, and I am proud to be associated with it.”
The organizers cordially invited everyone to attend the camp on January 19 to avail themselves of the free health services and contribute to the initiative's mission of spreading health and wellness.