Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 29: A health camp was successfully inaugurated on Sunday, June 29 at the Milagres Church Hall, under the auspices of the Catholic Sabha, Milagres Church Unit, in collaboration with Milagres College of Nursing, the St Vincent De Paul Society, and the health commission of Milagres Church, Mangaluru.

The camp aimed to promote health awareness, restore essential healthcare services, and provide free medical check-ups to the local community. It focused on preventive healthcare and educating people about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The event commenced with a melodious prayer song performed by the students of Milagres College of Nursing, setting a serene and respectful tone for the occasion.

David Pereira, president of the Catholic Sabha, Milagres Unit, extended a warm welcome to the gathering and acknowledged the efforts of all the organizing teams and participants.

Dr Diana Lobo, principal of Milagres College of nursing, emphasized the importance of utilizing health check-up services. Dr Beena, who has rendered commendable service to the Milagres health center, was felicitated by the organizers for her selfless contributions. Dr Padmanabh Kamath was recognized for his generous donation of an ECG machine, which will significantly support community healthcare efforts.

The presidential address was delivered by Fr Bonaventure Nazareth, parish priest of Milagres Church. He applauded the collaboration among the institutions and encouraged continuous efforts toward community welfare. He recognized and expressed his gratitude for the contributions made by Valarian D’Souza and Anitha. He also announced plans to conduct similar health camps on the fourth Sunday of every month, reaffirming their commitment to public health and well-being.

The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Hilda Rodrigues, president of the St Vincent De Paul Society (SVP). She expressed deep gratitude to all dignitaries, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and participants for their invaluable support and involvement.

Facilities and services offered

• The health camp provided the following free medical services to the public:
• General health check-ups
• Blood pressure and blood sugar testing
• ECG services
• Health counselling and awareness sessions

The entire programme was efficiently compered by Reshal Monteiro, a BSc nursing student at Milagres College of Nursing.