Guwahati, 17th June: The Center for Microfinance and Livelihood (CML), in collaboration with the Boko Community Health Center and an associate of Tata Trust, organized a day-long free medical camp at the 74th East Luki Gaon Panchayat office on Saturday. The initiative aimed to tackle menstrual health issues among women in the Boko constituency.
The camp, focusing on treating menstrual diseases, was held in conjunction with the Child Health Programme of Boko Hospital. It was inaugurated by Sonika Lahkar, Boko Zonal Coordinator of CML, who highlighted the goal of providing free treatment for various menstrual problems faced by women, adolescents, and young women. Additionally, the camp promoted the use of reusable menstrual absorbents and underscored the importance of menstrual hygiene.
A team of healthcare professionals, including Dr. Bandana Dale, Dr. Biswajit Dey (Obstetrician and Gynecologist from Guwahati Down Town Hospital), and Dr. Rabiul Hussain from the National Child Health Programme, conducted the camp. They provided health check-ups, hemoglobin tests, and blood glucose tests to the attendees.
The camp served 120 patients and distributed free medicines. The event was supported by pharmacist Mehmuda Begum, ANM Nayanmani Barua, lab technician Anbarish Medhi, and other health workers from the Boko Community Health Centre.
This initiative represents a significant effort to improve women’s health in the region by addressing critical issues related to menstrual health and hygiene.
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