Baby Chakraborty, KalimNews, January 3, 2025, Kolkata – The Sevashray health initiative was officially launched in Diamond Harbour on Thursday, marking a significant step in the region’s healthcare outreach. Abhishek Banerjee, MP and General Secretary of AITMC personally inaugurated the project at the SDO ground, arriving around 9 AM to a warm reception from local administration and grassroots leaders. He was welcomed with an uttariya, a traditional ceremonial garment, before cutting the ribbon and lighting the lamp to signal the commencement of the health camp.Following the inauguration, Banerjee took a detailed tour of the health camp, inspecting its operations firsthand. He inquired about the specific treatments that would be offered, the availability of doctors, and the logistical details of the camp’s functioning. The MP also focused on ensuring that the camp would have the necessary medical infrastructure and resources, asking thorough questions about the timing of doctor shifts, the treatment protocols, and the overall patient care process.
According to sources, the Sevashray health camps are set to operate for ten days every month in each of the seven assembly constituencies that fall under the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha seat. Each camp will be staffed by at least two specialist doctors, with approximately 800 doctors expected to participate in the initiative. The first phase of the program will roll out in the Diamond Harbour assembly constituency.
Banerjee emphasized that the Sevashray initiative is aimed at providing free healthcare services to the public. The health camps will offer a range of services, including free medicine distribution, diagnostic tests, referral services, and an app-based registration system that will provide real-time updates. These camps will be open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, beginning Thursday, January 3, and will continue until January 11.
Banerjee, in his remarks, stressed the importance of accessible healthcare and the need for such initiatives in underserved regions. He further mentioned plans to visit the health camps in Blocks 1 and 2 of the Diamond Harbour constituency to ensure that the services are being provided effectively. The initiative is expected to benefit a large number of residents in the area, offering essential medical support at no cost to the community.