In January and February 2026, Vivek Sanjivani, the healthcare and education initiative of the Ramakrishna Mission Home of Service, Varanasi, conducted a series of extensive medical camps. These camps focused on Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) screenings to address chronic illnesses in rural and underserved regions.
Geographic Coverage
The outreach program extended across five districts in two states, specifically targeting “Aspirational Districts” to ensure equitable healthcare access:
- Uttar Pradesh: Mirzapur, Sonbhadra (Aspirational District), Prayagraj, and Sant Ravidas Nagar.
- Uttarakhand: Udham Singh Nagar (Aspirational District).
Screening Activities and Services
Utilizing mobile health units, trained healthcare professionals provided diagnostic services for individuals aged 30 and above. The screenings targeted several critical conditions, including:
- Hypertension (HTN) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
- Oral Cancer (OCE) and Breast Cancer (BCE)
- Mental Health and Epilepsy
Impact and Statistics
The well-coordinated efforts of the Vivek Sanjivani team resulted in a high volume of screenings, overcoming barriers of distance and accessibility for rural populations.
January 2026 Summary:
- Total Screenings: 1,111
- Key Locations: Major camps were held in Sarawan (162 screenings) and Nazimabad (113 screenings), along with 13 other villages across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
February 2026 Summary:
- Total Screenings: 897
- Key Locations: Significant participation was recorded in Naugawan (170 screenings) and Sabesar (125 screenings), with activities spanning 14 different villages.
Total Combined Impact: Across the two-month period, a grand total of 2,008 screenings were conducted.
These camps provided early detection and preventive care to populations that often remain unreached by traditional healthcare infrastructure, emphasizing the center’s commitment to community-centered health interventions.
