A medical camp near Salem

Over 400 people benefitted from a one-day medical camp organised by RC Elampillai, RID 2982, at ­Elampillai, a town near Salem, Tamil Nadu. The camp comprised diagnosis and treatment for eyes, ENT, varicose veins, and joint and shoulder. Cataract surgeries were performed for 200 people and physiotherapy sessions were scheduled for over 90 individuals with joint and shoulder issues, said club president Obuli Venkatesh.

This 18-month-old club also conducted a marathon to sensitise people about food wastage. Around 1,150 people of various ages participated in the 2, 5 and 10-km runs. DG S Raghavan flagged off the event.