Media Release

Mangaluru, Jun 13: The members of the Prison Ministry Mangaluru unit in association with Fr Muller College hospital held a day long free medical Camp for the inmates of the district Correctional Center (District Jail) Mangaluru, on June 12. The tests covered ear-nose-throat, skin related diseases and a general check-up. ECG was also taken of those inmates who complained of heart related ailments. A team of doctors from Fr Muller Medical College hospital ably supported by the medical staff carried out the tests and examination of three hundred plus inmates both men and women. Medicines were distributed and treatment was prescribed in many cases. Arrangements are in place to take adequate follow up measures.

Dr Sudaker Rao,RMO, Wenlock Hospital inaugurated the medical camp and said that such medical camps should be held at regular intervals as they are of immense help to maintain good health of the inmates. Prison superintendent B T Obaleshappa presided over the inaugural function and in his address said that these medical camps help in detecting the health related problems in advance and make it possible for the prison authorities to take appropriate action and commended the efforts made by the Prison Ministry India team, Fr Muller Medical College Hospital team and the concerned prison officials in organizing the medical camp.

Prison Ministry India, Mangaluru Unit is under the guidance of the bishop of Mangalore diocese Dr Peter Paul Saldanhaand is committed to work for the welfare of prison inmates and helps in their rehabilitation after their release. The PMI spiritual director Fr Lancy Lewis, Fr Muller representative Dr Jyoti and medical staff, PMI members and prison officials were present at the inaugural ceremony. Jerome Lobo, coordinator PMI, introduced and welcomed the dignitaries and those present. Professor Edmund Frank proposed the vote of thanks. Lucas D’Souza assisted with the camera and pictures. Lawrence Crasta anchored the programme.