Free Medical Health Checkup Camp, Index Hospital

Free Medical Health Checkup Camp, Index Hospital

Organized by: Index Hospital
Collaborating Partner: Society for Awareness and Transformation of Youthful Aspirations (SATYA)
Date: 26 July 2026 Venue: Index Hospital, Indore
Supporting partner: Sarthi Shiksha Roshan Seva Samiti
Founders: Dr. Ranjana Sehgal and Dr. Suresh Sehgal
Report by: Dr. Ranjana Sehgal Contibutor: Babita Kothe

1. Introduction
   Access to quality healthcare and regular health screening remains a critical challenge for children in underserved urban slum communities. To address this gap, Index Hospital, in active collaboration with the Society for Awareness and Transformation of Youthful Aspirations (SATYA), organized a Comprehensive Free Medical Health Checkup Camp specifically tailored for school-going children in Vidur Nagar.
   SATYA played a pivotal role as the community mobilization and coordination partner, bringing 125 Adivasi children from Vidur Nagar to the camp site. The initiative aimed to identify early health issues, evaluate nutritional status, and promote preventive hygiene habits among children who otherwise lack regular access to specialized medical consultation
2. Health Camp Services
   The medical team from Index Hospital comprised pediatricians, general physicians, dentists, ophthalmologists, and nursing staff. The camp provided an array of essential medical checks and preventive services:
   • General Physical Health & Growth Assessment: Complete clinical examination including monitoring height, weight, BMI, and checking for signs of anemia or malnutrition.
   • Dental Screening: Assessment of oral hygiene, identification of cavities, dental caries, and guidance on proper brushing techniques.
   • BMI: Overall physical health screening by examining body mass index.
3. Beneficiaries
   The primary beneficiaries of this camp were 125 Adivasi children residing in Vidur Nagar.
   Metric Profile Details
   Total Children Attended 125 Adivasi Children
   Demographic Group Primary and Secondary School-age Children
   Key Findings High prevalence of mild-to-moderate anemia, dental caries and underweight BMI metrics.
   Immediate Interventions Free vitamin/iron supplements distributed; 12 children referred for specialized follow-up care.

SATYA volunteers facilitated smooth registration, maintained organized queues, and assisted non-fluent children during doctor examinations to ensure a child-friendly environment throughout the day.

4. Challenges
   Organizing a large-scale health drive in an informal settlement presented several operational challenges:
   • Community Hesitancy & Fear: Initial reluctance among some parents regarding medical checks and medication was overcome through door-to-door visits by SATYA volunteers prior to the event.
   • Document & History Retrieval: Lack of prior medical histories or official age/birth records required doctors to rely entirely on on-spot physical assessments.
   • Follow-Up Care Logistics: Arranging secondary and tertiary care for children identified with specialized conditions (e.g., advanced dental issues or vision correction) requires sustained tracking and resources.
5. Future Plans
   To build upon the outcome of this health drive, SATYA and Index Hospital plan to implement the following follow-up measures:
   • Follow-Up Medical Tracker: SATYA volunteers will maintain individual health cards for the 125 children to monitor their health progress and ensure compliance with prescribed supplements.
   • Specialized Referral Support: Coordinate with Index Hospital to facilitate free or subsidized secondary consultations for children flagged for advanced treatment during the camp.
   • Routine Nutrition Drives: Organize bi-monthly nutritional awareness drives and supplementary meal distribution sessions in Vidur Nagar.
   • Regular Health Screening: Establish a semi-annual health checkup schedule with Index Hospital to continuously monitor the physical development of children in the community.
6. Conclusion
   The collaborative health checkup camp organized by Index Hospital with active participation from SATYA successfully addressed the immediate healthcare needs of 125 Adivasi children in Vidur Nagar. Beyond basic diagnostics and free medicine distribution, the event served as a step toward fostering health awareness within marginalized urban families. SATYA remains committed to bridging healthcare gaps and building long-term health resilience among youth and children across communities.

Free Medical Camp Report

Venue: Index Hospital, Indore Date: 7 August
Organized by: Index Hospital, Indore
Collaboration Partner: Society for Awareness and Transformation of Youthful Aspirations (SATYA)
Supporting Partner: Saarthi Shiksha Roshan Seva Samiti (SSRSS)
Medical Partner: Index Hospital, Indore
Founders: Dr. Ranjana Sehgal & Dr. Suresh Sehgal Report by: Dr. Ranjana Sehgal
Contributor: Babita Kothe

1. Executive Summary

With a shared commitment to accessible community healthcare, Index Hospital, in collaboration with the Society for Awareness and Transformation of Youthful Aspirations (SATYA), organized a comprehensive Free Medical Health Camp at the Index Hospital premises.
This joint initiative aimed to extend critical medical care, health screenings, and expert consultations to underprivileged and underserved sections of the community. Index Hospital provided complete medical infrastructure, clinical expertise, and diagnostic facilities, while SATYA led the ground-level community mobilization to identify, register, and guide beneficiaries to the camp. Through this collaborative effort, numerous individuals received vital health check-ups, diagnostic services, and medical guidance at zero cost, furthering the mission of promoting holistic health awareness and inclusive care for all.

2. Collaborative Partners & Key Stakeholders
   The camp was organized through a joint collaborative effort by:
   Lead NGOs: SATYA NGO (Society for Awareness and Transformation of Youthful Aspirations) and Saarthi Shiksha Roshan Seva Samiti (SSRSS)
   Medical Partner: Index Hospital, Indore
3. Key Services Provided

• Specialist Doctor Consultation: Personalized medical guidance and clinical diagnosis from experienced doctors.
• BMI : Baseline screening for overall physical health, body mass index.
• Eye Examination & Vision Check: Screening to identify refraction errors, visual impairments, and cataract risks early.
• Dental Examination & Oral Care: Oral health screenings, cavity evaluations, and guidance on basic dental hygiene.

4. Beneficiary Profile
   • Primary Beneficiaries: Students of Narayan Vidya Mandir School, teaching staff, and local families.
   • Total Beneficiaries Served: 70 individuals.
5. Challenges Encountered
   • Crowd Management: Managing the simultaneous influx of over 70 middle school children created heavy congestion at registration counters and screening stations during peak morning hours.
6. Future Action Plan
   • Community-Wide Awareness Campaigns: Expand future initiatives to conduct targeted awareness programs on tobacco control, hygiene, and disease prevention across schools and community settings.
   • Targeted Pharmaceutical Distribution: Implement a tailored medicine distribution framework aligned with the specific medical needs of target demographics, incorporating pediatric health supplements and wellness essentials.
7. Conclusion
   The health check-up camp successfully fulfilled its mission by delivering vital diagnostic and consultation services directly to the Narayan Vidya Mandir School students specifically addressing primary health, diagnostic and wellness need.