Free Health Check-Up camp by Catholic Sabha Milagres Church Unit

Mangaluru: The Catholic Sabha Milagres Church Unit collaborating with Cardiologist Dr. Pradeep Pereira (M.D., D.M. Cardio), and Physician Dr. Rohit Pinto (M.D.) along with joint collaboration of Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy’s Lab, Macleod’s Pharma, Frank Medlinks, Neo Cardio, Thyro Care, Lions, Lioness & Leo Club of Mangaluru, organized a ‘Free Health Check-up’ camp in the Milagres Church Senate Hall, here on Monday, November 19.

In the health check-up camp, blood, sugar, blood pressure, Thyroid, Lipid Profile and many more tests were conducted for free.

Around 300 people participated in the check-up camp.

The programme was inaugurated by the Parish Priest of Milagres Church, Rev Fr. Valerian D’Souza, by lighting the lamp.

Chief Guest of the programme Dr. Pradeep Pereira said, “Our intention is to observe and keep people healthy and happy. By having time-to-time health check-ups, one can stay healthy and avoid any unnecessary ailments.”

In his message, Rev Fr. Valerian D’Souza said, “Health is wealth. If you do not love yourself, none will love you.”

He also emphasized the importance of a routine health check-up and said that the message regarding the same should reach the people in such a manner, that they understand its importance.

Vice President of Lions Club, Shekhar Poojary said, “Lions Club is ready to help the needy in terms of health and people must take care about their health.”

Convener Valerian D’Souza, rendered vote of thanks.

Vice President of Catholic Sabha Milagres Unit Philomena Ferrao, Secretary Lona Pinto, Vice President of Parenting Committee, Cecilia Pereira, and others were present.