BWI: Wockhardt Foundation Organized a Medical Camp in Association with Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh for the Central Railway Employees and the Slums

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Source: Wockhardt Foundation
Friday, January 15, 2010 05:17 PM IST (11:47 AM GMT)
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Wockhardt Foundation Organized a Medical Camp in Association with Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh for the Central Railway Employees and the Slums


Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Friday, January 15, 2010 -- (Business Wire India) -- -- Wockhardt Foundation treated 1, 11,184 underprivileged patients with its Right To Vision & Mobile Health Reach Programme in 2009

-- Targets 5, 00,000 patients in 2010

Wockhardt Foundation in association with Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh organized a unique medical camp for the Central Railway employees and the slums of the Matunga labour camp area.

The camp had three Doctors and one Optometrist present to diagnosis the patients. The patients who were diagnosed with any disease were further referred to the hospitals like Bachole and JJ which are affiliated with Wockhardt Foundation where the patients will be treated free of cost.

Wockhardt Foundation will provide the following checkups to the patients at the camp: General Check-up, Eye Check-up, Blood Pressure Examination & Treatment, Medication for Diabetic patients, Skin problem, Dental problems, Basic care, Deworming.

This medical camp is a part of Wockhardt Foundation's unique initiative Mobile Medical Unit. This Unit comprises of the Right To Vision & Mobile Health Reach Programmes. The Mobile Medical Unit is a perfect community healthcare service provider. It caters to rural areas, slums and smaller Hamlets.

Wockhardt Foundation has already treated 1, 11,184 underprivileged patients in 2009 and their vision is to reach 5, 00,000 patients in 2010 through their Mobile Medical Unit.

The Mobile Medical Unit provides healthcare services which are free Medical Check Ups at designated locations, free distribution of medicines to the patients, referral for DOTS therapy (TB), detection of diabetes and their treatment (Free), pre natal and post natal care, Aids awareness (Done through WHARF), De-worming, eye care / check ups, primary Gynac care, Cancer awareness. (Breast), family planning advice, vaccination for Hepatitis B, Arthritis treatment, dental Check Up (Basic), medication for any Identified Vision disorders, referrals for Cataract surgeries & to work towards the eradication of Preventable Blindness.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala, CEO, Wockhardt Foundation, said, "Wockhardt Foundation aims to play an important role in preventing blindness in India"

"At present Wockhardt Foundation runs its Programmes Right to Vision & Mobile Health Reach in Maharashtra,Gujarat and U.P.. It has well-equipped instruments & state of the art technology in the Van. The Foundation raises funds to fund its Programs from Corporates & various Individuals", says Mr. Khorakiwala. Wockhardt Foundation has tied up with Friends of The Poor, Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, Save The Children India, Rotary Club, Lions Club, Avert, Various Eye Hospitals & Various State Governments. He further added that, "We have a long way to go & our journey has just started".

Headquartered in Mumbai, Wockhardt Foundation is a reputed not-for-profit organization engaged in various charitable activities. Wockhardt Foundation kick-started its philanthropic operations just one year ago by the illustrious Khorakiwala family to spread the message of peace & prosperity and with the objective of helping the poor, weak & needy. The mission of Wockhardt Foundation is to uplift and empower the socially and economically underprivileged section of the society. Wockhardt Foundation believes that every responsible individual should contribute towards the development of the nation, and the civic society can, and should actively participate in the development process. Wockhardt Foundation thrives to bring awareness among the privileged members of the society so that they extend support to the socially and economically deprived section of the society.

About Wockhardt Foundation

Wockhardt Foundation is an International based secular trust engaged in serving the society by working towards upliftment and empowerment through its various programs. The Foundation has over 3000 Warriors (Volunteers) who work towards creating a better life today and tomorrow for the socially and economically underprivileged section of the society. The Foundation has eminent personalities as Board of Advisors with vast experience and commitment. Wockhardt Foundation is governed by a simple principle "Service to man is Service to God".

For Further information log onto: www.wockhardtfoundation.org.

Philosophies

-- Service to man is service to God
-- We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give
-- A candle loses nothing when it is used to light another candle
-- Where every smile counts
-- Wish for others what you wish for yourself
-- The poor don't need pity, they need help
-- Mankind is one family dependent on God, and the most beloved to God is the one most beneficial to it
-- Poverty somewhere is a threat to prosperity elsewhere
-- When you help others, you help yourself the most, because God grants you peace and happiness
-- A life of giving is the only life worth living
-- What you give in charities, comes back to you multiplied many times over

Wockhardt Foundation Initiatives

-- Right to vision
-- Little Hearts
-- De-Worm India
-- HIV-AIDS, (WHARF)
-- Free Consultation
-- Smile Please
-- Mobile Health Reach
-- Khel-Khel Main
-- Voice
-- Human Values

To view the photographs, please click on the links given below:

S.A. Siddiqui, Huzaifa Khorakiwala, A. K. Tiwari, V. P. S Rastogi, Jaipal Singh, Mr. Sharma and Madhu Prasad

Dr.Shailesh Nangare & Assistant Sanjay,Mobile Health Reach,Wockhardt Foundation treating patients at the camp

Dr.Habib Mididya,Optimetrist,Right to Vision,Wockhardt Foundation checking patient's eye sight
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S.A. Siddiqui , Divisional Chairman, Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh (CRMS) Huzaifa Khorakiwala , CEO , Wockhardt Foundation A. K. Tiwari, Chief Workshop Manager V. P. S Rastogi ,Working President, CRMS Jaipal Singh, Deputy Chief Workshop Engineer Mr. Sharma Madhu Prasad , Senior Divisional Medical Officer, Matunga
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S.A. Siddiqui , Divisional Chairman, Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh (CRMS) Huzaifa Khorakiwala , CEO , Wockhardt Foundation A. K. Tiwari, Chief Workshop Manager V. P. S Rastogi ,Working President, CRMS Jaipal Singh, Deputy Chief Workshop Engineer Mr. Sharma Madhu Prasad , Senior Divisional Medical Officer, Matunga
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S.A. Siddiqui , Divisional Chairman, Central Railway Mazdoor Sangh (CRMS) Huzaifa Khorakiwala , CEO , Wockhardt Foundation A. K. Tiwari, Chief Workshop Manager V. P. S Rastogi ,Working President, CRMS Jaipal Singh, Deputy Chief Workshop Engineer Mr. Sharma Madhu Prasad , Senior Divisional Medical Officer, Matunga


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