Mangalore Diocese News

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Badyar - Belthangady, Oct 5, 2024 : A free General medical health checkup camp and Blood donation camp was organized at Fr L M Pinto Hospital Badyar, Belthangady in association with Father Muller Hospital Kankanady and Thumbay. Indian catholic youth Movement ( ICYM) Belthangady denary and Badyar unit, Health commission Badyar unit also joined hands in this noble cause.

The inaugural ceremony commenced with a Prayer song led by Hospital staff. Fr. Praveen Dsouza, Director ICYM Belthangady denary in his inaugural address highlighted the importance of blood donation awareness and organizing medical camps in the rural areas. He thanked everyone for their initiatives in conducting these medical camps.

Fr. Roshan Crasta, Administrator of the Hospital and Parish Priest of Badyar church presided over the programme.

A total of 160 patients benefited from this camp and more than 60 registered for donating blood.

Sr. Jyothsna BS, Dr. Denzil Noronha, Dr. Sowmya, Mr. Preetham Fernandes, Ms. Vinita Fernandes, Mr. Valerian Crasta, Mrs. Babitha Moras, were present on the dais. Dr. Joyston Dsouza welcomed the gathering. Mrs. Babitha Moras proposed vote of thanks. Dr. Shruthi Kiran compered the programme.