Multi speciality outreach camp held at Kanikach, Abi Dal Srinagar by GMC Srinagar:

A Multi-Speciality Outreach Medical Camp was organized on 7 May 2026 at Kanikuch Abidal, Srinagar by the Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Srinagar under the Family Adoption Programme mandated by National Medical Commission. The camp was inaugurated by Principal & Dean, GMC Srinagar Prof. Dr. Iffat Hassan Shah in the presence of Deputy Registrar Academics Prof. Dr. Saleem Itoo and Head, Department of Community Medicine, Prof. Dr. S. M. Salim Khan, faculty, DTO Srinagar Dr. Abdul Rouf, BMO Hazratbal Dr. Abdul Majeed Bhat, resident doctors and staff of block Hazratbal. The extensive programme aimed to provide comprehensive preventive, promotive, diagnostic, and curative healthcare services to the local population at their doorstep.

Around 500 patients attended the medical camp and availed various healthcare services. Free services provided during the camp included free drug distribution, hemoglobin testing, blood sugar testing, triple serology testing facilitated by NACO, AI-generated chest X-ray screening, sputum examination by DTO Srinagar, and blood pressure and body mass index measurement.

Specialist consultation services were offered in multiple disciplines, including ENT, General Medicine, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Surgery, Paediatrics, Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Ophthalmology, AYUSH, and Dental care. Patients were examined by specialist doctors and provided appropriate treatment, counseling, and referrals wherever required.

As part of the outreach activities, a school visit was also conducted during which specialists interacted with students and delivered awareness sessions on important adolescent health issues, including mental health, peer pressure, menstrual hygiene, and mobile addiction. The sessions focused on promoting healthy lifestyle practices, emotional well-being, and health awareness among school children.

The medical camp witnessed active participation from healthcare professionals, postgraduate students, paramedical staff, and local health workers, who worked collectively to ensure the smooth conduct of the programme. Health education regarding preventive healthcare, hygiene, nutrition, non-communicable diseases, and early diagnosis was also provided to the beneficiaries.

The initiative reflects the continued commitment of the Government Medical College, Srinagar and associated Hospitals towards strengthening community-based healthcare delivery and improving access to essential medical services in underserved areas.

On the occasion, the Principal appreciated the role and efforts of the Department of Community Medicine in successfully organizing the medical camp and highlighted the importance of such outreach programmes in enhancing community health services and public health awareness.