A ‘monsoon’ health campaign was inaugurated by Mrs Mathilda Ghandhi, President, AFWWA (Regional) at Headquarters Western Air Command (WAC) Subroto Park, New Delhi. The two-month campaign conducted between August and September, this year saw the participation of all family members of Air Force personnel within WAC. The camp was launched on the same day at all Air Force bases of WAC.

Speaking on the occasion, Mrs Ghandhi said that the aim of the camp was to educate the women and children on the services available, conduct a compre-hensive check-up for early detection of disease and to maintain individual medical cards for future follow-up. The drive was extended to all children in the primary section of the Air Force Schools. More than 15,000 women and children participated in the camp.

The facilities made available during the camp were curative services, antenatal care, immunisation, laboratory services, physiotherapy, ECG, eye test and dental check-up. During the camp, the personal history and the immunisation status of each individual was recorded followed by a detailed physical examination. Specialist referrals were advised in many cases. Health cards were issued to all participants.

The camp also aimed to create awareness amongst people on about obesity, hypertension, diabetes, ischaemic heart disease, harm of smoking, vaccination, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, safe motherhood, hygiene and sanitation. The health camps have been well received at all airbases within WAC.