Anaemia detection camp in Kolkata

Seventy women were screened at a health camp for anaemia patients hosted by RC Salt Lake Metropolitan, RID 3291, under Project Matri ­Raksha. The club has partnered with RC ­Nidau-Biel, Switzerland, RID 1990, for this global grant project. While 43 had normal haemoglobin, 27 had low count requiring medication.

Those who had low count were given iron tablets, deworming for six months was advised and an anaemia awareness booklets were given to them. The camp was also attended by councilor Rajesh Chirimar, AG Mouli Nath Majhi, club president Archana Goyal (2021–22) and other members.