Health Camp Inaugurated at Milagres Church all, Mangalore

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Bellevision Media Network

Mangalore: A health camp was successfully inaugurated on 29th June 2025 at the Milagres Church Hall, organized by the Catholic Sabha, Milagres Church Unit, in collaboration with Milagres College of Nursing, the St. Vincent De Paul Society, and the Health Commission of Milagres Church, Mangalore.

 

The camp aims to promote health awareness, restore essential healthcare services, and provide free medical check-ups to the local community. It focused on preventive healthcare and educating people about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

 

The event began with a melodious prayer song performed by the students of Milagres College of Nursing, setting a serene and respectful tone for the occasion.

 

Mr. David Pereira, President of the Catholic Sabha, Milagres Unit, extended a warm welcome to the gathering and acknowledged the efforts of all the organizing teams and participants.

Dr. Diana Lobo, Principal of Milagres College of Nursing, emphasized the importance of utilizing health check-up services. Dr. Beena, who has rendered commendable service to the Milagres Health Center, was felicitated by the organizers for her selfless contributions. Dr. Padmanabh Kamath was recognized for his generous donation of an ECG machine, which will significantly support community healthcare efforts.

 

The Presidential Address was delivered by Rev. Fr. Bonaventure Nazareth, Parish Priest of Milagres Church. He applauded the collaboration among the institutions and encouraged continuous efforts towards community welfare. He recognized and expressed his gratitude for the contributions made by Mr. Valarian D’Souza and Mrs. Anitha. He also announced plans to conduct similar health camps on the fourth Sunday of every month, reaffirming their commitment to public health and well-being.

 

The event concluded with a heartfelt vote of thanks delivered by Mrs. Hilda Rodrigues, President of the St. Vincent De Paul Society (SVP). She expressed deep gratitude to all dignitaries, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and participants for their invaluable support and involvement.

 

Facilities and Services Offered

The health camp provided the following free medical services to the public:

General health check-ups

Blood pressure and blood sugar testing

ECG services

Health counseling and awareness sessions

The entire program was efficiently compared by Ms. Reshal Monteiro, a B.Sc. Nursing student at Milagres College of Nursing.