Medical Camps: Promoting Preventive Healthcare and Well-being
Good health is the foundation of a happy, productive, and self-reliant society. Unfortunately, many people in rural and semi-urban areas often do not undergo regular health check-ups due to lack of awareness, accessibility, or financial constraints. Our medical camps bridge this gap by bringing quality healthcare directly to the community, enabling early detection of diseases, timely medical advice, and appropriate referrals for further treatment. They also play a vital role in promoting preventive healthcare and educating people about healthy lifestyles.
As part of their commitment to holistic community development, Sri Narahari Seva Pratishthana and Naga Simhadri Charities have been regularly organizing free medical camps for the benefit of residents of Narahari Nagara, Challakere, and surrounding villages.
These initiatives have not only improved access to quality healthcare but have also increased public awareness about the importance of periodic health screening. SNSP and NSC remain committed to organizing such medical camps regularly, contributing to a healthier, more informed, and resilient community.
Recent initiatives include:
1. Free ECG, Echocardiography, and Cardiac Check-up Camp (11 July 2026)
2. Free Ayurvedic Medical Checkup Camp (21-22 February 2026)
Narahari Nagara, Challakere, Chitradurga District
During February 21-22, 2026 (Friday and Saturday), a two-day Ayurvedic Medical Checkup Camp (ಉಚಿತ ಆರೋಗ್ಯ ತಪಾಸಣಾ ಶಿಬಿರ) was organized under the aegis of the two trusts: Sri Narahari Seva Pratisthana and Naga Simhadri Charities. The medical camp was supported by
- District, Zilla Panchayath, District Ayush Dept, Chitradurga
- Karnataka State Ayush Doctors Association, Chitradurga Centre.
- Bapuji Ayurvedic College and Multi speciality Hospital, Challakere
The medical camp was inaugurated by Dr. Chandrakanth Nagasandra, District Ayush Director, Chitradurga District and Pujyasri Y. Rajaram Guruji, President of Sri Narahari Seva Pratisthana. The team of Doctors was led by Dr. CT Basavarajappa, Principal, Bapuji Ayurvedic Medical College and Multi-Speciality Hospital, Challakere. As many as 10 Doctors and about 20 post graduate medical interns provided various services.
Free Ayurvedic medicines were supplied by the District Ayush Department, Chitradurga District and Bapuji Ayurvedic Medical College and Multi-Speciality Hospital, Challakere. Essential medicines were also supplied M/S Sridhar Medicals, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru. Financial support was provided by Sri Gokula Education Trust, Bengaluru and several other organisations and individuals. Their help is gratefully acknowledged.
More than 200 individuals (with 70% of them being women) were the beneficiaries in the medical camp which provided a variety of services including: Free Bloood Sugar, Blood Pressure and General Health Checkup; General Medicine; Optholomogy; Gynaecology; ENT; and several other specialities. The medical camp was graced by Shri. Govind Karjol, respected M.P. from the Chitradurga constituency and he was extremely pleased with this noble initiative.
3. Cancer Awareness and Free Checkup Camp (22-23 March 2025)
two-day Cancer Awareness and Free Screening Camp, benefiting nearly 200 participants through awareness sessions and early detection; a two-day Free Ayurveda Consultation and Health Check-up Camp serving around 200 beneficiaries with personalized preventive healthcare guidance; and a where 150 individuals received specialist cardiac evaluation and counselling.