Former principal of MLNMC Dr SP Singh checking a poor patient in the camp Prayagraj: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar, a large-scale free health check-up and treatment campaign was successfully conducted across Prayagraj district by Seva Bharati, Prayagraj division, and the National Medicos Organisation (NMO).According to Dr Santosh Singh, assistant professor at MLN Medical College, under this mega initiative, health camps were organised in 172 deprived and service settlements in both urban and rural areas, where over 20,000 people were examined. Patients were provided medical consultation and free medicines on the spot, ensuring immediate relief to residents from remote and underserved areas.The campaign witnessed active participation of around 550 doctors and paramedical staff along with over 1,400 volunteers, who worked collectively to ensure smooth execution of the programme, said Dr Singh.The programme was also attended by senior administrative officials and public representatives, including divisional commissioner Saumya Agrawal, district magistrate Manish Verma, chief development officer Harshika Singh, and MLA Deepak Patel. They visited various camps, paid floral tributes to Dr. Ambedkar’s portrait, inspected arrangements, and themselves underwent health check-ups. They appreciated the initiative as highly beneficial for deprived sections of society.Senior medical professionals also extended their support, including principal of Motilal Nehru Medical College Dr V K Pandey, former principal and renowned ophthalmologist Dr S P Singh, chief medical officer Dr A K Tiwari, and Dr R C Pandey.Medical services were provided by several doctors including Dr. Dinesh Singh, Dr. Deepak Singh, Dr. Akhilesh, Dr. Gaurav, Dr. Atma Prakash, Dr. Radhika, Dr. Ram Siya Singh, Dr. Ravi Singh, Dr. Monika T., Dr. Shashi Prakash Mishra, Dr. K.B. Singh, Dr. Harshit Gautam, Dr. Bablu Sonkar, Dr. Ankita Pandey, Dr. Rajni Kant Kushwaha, and Dr. Abhishek, among others. Organisers said the campaign was planned over several weeks with the objective of not only the treatment but also of spreading health awareness among marginalised communities. They added that such service activities will continue in the future.Seva Bharati president Sujeet Singh said, “This is not just a health camp, but a commitment to reach service to the last person in society. We are continuously working to ensure that no needy person is deprived of healthcare facilities.”