Health Care NGO in Delhi Support Senior Citizen Care

Live 4 Help (L4H) Foundation organized three medical camps in remote villages in last 2 years. Total number of beneficiaries from the camp is 397. It is observed that rural people always give lesser priority to their health check-up due to financial constraints. The rural-urban divide in healthcare is linked to the lack of healthcare literacy. The insufficient level of health awareness has a negative impact on access to healthcare. Living conditions and a low level of education are crucial barriers for rural population. The basic objectives of these medical camps were to provide free medical tests including preliminary cancer screening test to underprivileged people and create general healthcare awareness.

1. Free Medical Camp at Daspur, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal held on 26^th March’22

L4H Foundation organized Free Medical Camp  on 26^th March, 2022 in Daspur Block, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. Blood samples were taken by Thyrocare for 102 adults against our target of 100. Out of 102 beneficiaries, 30 were female. The people from nearby villages availed the benefits of free medical tests. The  age group of beneficiaries varied from 26 years to 76 years. The blood test covered complete Hemogram, TBC, Thyroid Profile, Lipid Profile, Kidney Function Test (KFT), Liver Function Test, Iron Deficiency, Vitamin D and Vitamin B12, Blood Sugar including cancer test (PSA for Male, Ca125 for Female). The Free Medical Camp was supported by M/s ERBE (Erbe Medical India Pvt. Ltd.).

2. Free Medical Camp at HingalganJ, North 24 Parganas, Sundarban, held on 28^th December’22

The basic objective of this medical camp was to provide free medical test including preliminary cancer screening test to underprivileged people, mainly adults of age group 30 years and above. Rural people in Sundarban area never got opportunity to do medical test due to remote location and unavailability of diagnostic center. This Medical Camp had special significance. The First time such medical camp was held at the far remote corner of the delta and the last human habitat, after which the core of Sundarban National Park starts.

M/s ERBE (Erbe Medical India Pvt. Ltd.) supported the Medical Camp through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

125 beneficiaries availed this benefit. Thyrocare Kolkata took the blood sample and provided test report.

The medical test included:

• • Complete Hemogram
  • Cancer Test (PSA for Male, Ca125 for Female)
  • Thyroid Profile and Lipid Profile
  • Kidney Function Test and Liver Function Test
  • Iron Deficiency
  • Blood Sugar

3. Free Medical Camp at Bankra Kazi Nazrul MSK School, North 24 Parganas, Sundarban, held on 29^th December’23

L4H Foundation organized third Free Medical Camp on 29^th December, 2023 in Sundarban area of West Bengal. 170 beneficiaries mostly adults availed this benefit. The medical camp includes free blood test covering Complete Hemogram, Cancer Test – PSA for Male and Ca125 for Female, Thyroid Profile and Lipid Profile, Kidney Function Test and Liver Function Test, Iron Deficiency, Blood Sugar. The foundation arranged five doctors (3 male and 2 female) to provide free consultation during camp and after availability of blood test report.

M/s ERBE (Erbe Medical India Pvt. Ltd.) supported the Medical Camp through their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

4. Cancer Awareness Workshops

L4H Foundation organized 1st Cancer Awareness Session at Bhagbanchak Patiram Shikha Niketan, Medinipur, West Bengal and 2nd Cancer Awareness Session at Gobindakati Sikshaniketan High School, Hingalganj West Bengal. Both sessions were facilitated by Dr. Shyamsundar Mondal, retired ex. HOD, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata and attended by school students, local people. Dr. S. Mondal’s lucid explanation was well appreciated by all attendees.

The L4H Foundation is organizing similar program at regular intervals to create awareness and reach out to large population in future and thereby to help people in early detection and treatment.

The basic objectives of cancer awareness program are:

a) Remove the stigma and fear attached with cancer.
b) Help people recognize the early signs and symptoms of cancer.
c) Inform people about the importance of regular screening and check-ups.
d) Inform women about mammograms, clinical breast exam and breast self-exam.

The Foundation has procured Breast Examination Simulator with a donation from one of our Patrons. The simulator is used during cancer awareness program for educating woman about breast self-exam.