Shimla, August 18
A health screening camp for sanitation workers and employees of the Shimla Municipal Corporation was organised at New Shimla on Monday under the joint aegis of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Shimla, and the Municipal Corporation Shimla.
A total of 121 sanitation workers and employees working across different wards of the Municipal Corporation underwent health check-ups during the camp. Workers from Kanlog, Chhota Shimla, Kanganadhar, Kasumpti, Vikasnagar and Panthaghati wards participated in the camp.
The medical team conducted essential health checks, including blood pressure, blood sugar and haemoglobin levels to screen for anaemia. Screening for tuberculosis, hepatitis and liver-related ailments was also carried out. X-ray facilities were made available wherever required to facilitate the early detection of potential health problems.
Two doctors and 11 ASHA workers, along with other members of the Health Department’s medical team, provided services during the camp. The team also sensitised sanitation workers about health and hygiene, advising them to adopt a healthy lifestyle, consume a balanced and nutritious diet and seek timely medical advice if they experience any symptoms or health concerns.
Sanitation workers play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness of Shimla and provide essential services every day to keep the city clean and hygienic. Officials said regular health screening of these workers was important to ensure early detection of serious and communicable diseases and to provide timely medical intervention.
The camp aimed to improve access to healthcare for sanitation workers and employees, facilitate early screening and detection of various diseases, and strengthen health awareness among them.
The camp concluded successfully, with sanitation workers and employees participating enthusiastically. The Shimla Municipal Corporation and Health Department said similar health screening and awareness camps would continue to be organised in the future, with the health and well-being of sanitation workers remaining a priority.
