As part of its ongoing annual community outreach programme, Ramakrishna Mission Hospital, Khar (West), Mumbai, organized a comprehensive Cataract Screening and General Medical Camp on 21 December 2025 at Village Divi Parangi, Alibaug. Patients from surrounding villages attended the camp for eye examinations, general health checkups, and consultations for both acute and chronic ailments.
Individuals diagnosed with lifestyle-related diseases—such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia—were provided medicines, counselled on holistic wellness, and guided on essential lifestyle modifications.
The medical team comprised a monastic doctor, an experienced eye consultant, other visiting doctors, dedicated volunteers, hospital staff, and paramedical personnel.
A) Total Patients Seen
263
B) Eye Camp Details
| Description | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Patients Screened | 225 |
| Cataract & Other Conditions Detected | 69 |
| Brought/Admitted | 57 |
| Cataract Surgeries Conducted | 51 |
| Pterygium, YAG Laser, Glaucoma, Cornea & Retina Opinions | 9 |
| Spectacles Distributed | 145 |
C) General Medicine & Holistic Wellness Camp Details
| Description | Count |
|---|---|
| Total Patients Screened | 155 |
| Medicines & Lifestyle Guidance Provided | 152 |
| Brought/Admitted for Specialist Opinion | 3 |
| Investigations & Treatment Done | 3 |
The camp served as a meaningful step toward improving rural healthcare access by providing timely diagnosis, treatment, and preventive guidance. The Mission remains committed to delivering compassionate medical service to underserved communities.
