Altogether 58 doctors, mostly former students of the school, examined the students. The camp provided essential routine checkups for free, underlining the significance of early screening. Ayurveda mentoring and guidance on good way of living via one-to-one conversation was also given to the students.
School principal Father A Christu Savarirajan S J appreciated the initiative by the alumni association.
Dr Siddharth Kumar, alumni of 2004 batch and city-based ophthalmologist, said several children were diagnosed with decrease in vision. “At least 30-40% children were found to be suffering from allergic conjunctivitis, which is a seasonal ailment but it also occurs due to excess use of cellphones. Some children were also found to be suffering from some degree of colour blindness,” he said.
The camp also emphasized on mental health awareness by inviting psychiatrists, along with dermatologists and radiologists. “The definition of health that World Health Organisation (WHO) gives is about not only physical well-being but also mental well-being,” Dr Shivam Sunil, an alumni and psychiatrist currently associated with Nalanda Medical College and Hospital, said.
Sunny Agrawal, executive committee member of SMHS Alumni Association, said the health camp would be organised in a phased manner on seven more days to cover students from all classes.