1,666 Children Screened in Assam's Mega Health Camp Under Sewa Saptah

A large-scale health camp was held at Sadiya Government Higher Secondary School in Chapakhuwa as part of the Sewa Saptah initiative. The event aimed to screen children aged 0-18 for over 50 diseases

The camp, organised under the National Health Mission's Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK), screened 1,666 children. These youngsters were identified through schools, tea gardens, anganwadi centres, and community outreach efforts. Around 20 Specialist Medical Officers from Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) and Tezpur Medical College and Hospital (TMCH) took part in the examinations.

Pradan Baruah, MP of Lakhimpur, and Bolin Chetia, MLA of Sadiya, officially opened the camp. District officials were also present during the inauguration. Following the screenings, 292 children were referred to higher healthcare facilities, including AMCH, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), and TMCH, for further treatment. Those requiring specialised care were directed to nearby medical colleges based on their screening results. The initiative formed part of the broader Sewa Saptah programme, designed to expand healthcare access for vulnerable groups across the region.

The health camp provided essential screenings for children in Sadiya and surrounding areas. With nearly 300 referrals made, the event ensured that those needing advanced medical attention received timely support. Local authorities and medical teams worked together to deliver the services under the national health mission's guidelines.