Dharamshala: As a part of Year of Compassion Initiative, and in celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, the Department of Health, CTA organised a free preventive health checkups for elderly individuals at Tibetan Primary Health Care centres in Dekyiling, Miao, Hunsur and Kollegal.

With funding from the United States government under the TESC program, a total of 721 senior citizens comprising 298 male and 423 female  above the age of 65 availed free check up. The free medical examination included physical and mental assessment, routine blood tests, ECG, and consultation.

Through this initiative, common conditions that were identified included Hypertension, arthritis, gastritis and urinary tract infections. 3 individuals were identified with Hepatitis B. This program highly benefited senior citizens by enabling them to address their health concerns and that of the early detection of their future health risks.

The camps concluded successfully with the reminder on maintaining physical activity and eating a well-balanced diet. Beneficiaries expressed their sincere gratitude to the sponsored initiative led by their local Health facilities.

–Report filed by Department of Health,CTA