The Vimukthi Charitable Trust® Pothnal
organized health check-up camp for all the Sponsored children and
parents at Vimukti Premises. Mrs. Jecintha and Mrs. Shilpa, organized
the health checkup camp. Eye, Weight, Mouth, Ear and Physical checkup
was done to all the children. Anemia, mouth cavities, vitamin
deficiency, mouth ulcers and fungal infections were commonly seen among
children. Children were guided to keep themselves clean and to eat
fruits and vegetables. Parents were guided as to how to overcome vitamin
deficiency by giving nutritious food. Parents were told to avoid giving
chocolates and sweets to children. The health checkup was conducted by
Dr. Rajendra, Pediatrician and Mrs. Annamma Nurse, three Anganwadi
Teachers and one Helper were also present during the camp. Nearly 140
children parents underwent the health checkup and benefited from this
camp.