Living a healthier life improves the quality of life. Feeling physically better and having control over life can greatly increase mental health as well. We believe achieving health and remaining healthy is an active process.

Welspun has orgnised total six health and eye camps in the last seven months (July-January 08) in association with the local NGOs ,Gram Panchayat & local hospitals. It has served over 1500 people. Around 10 people availed of eye surgical facilities and over 1,000 people received aids and appliances. In all, over one thousand populations have been benefited by the CSR activities of Welspun

 

Eye Camp at Vapi

 

Around 130 workers were benefitted from the camp orgnised on 16 December 08’. With support from Welspun volunteers recorded the patient details - name, age and employee code - in the register and case sheet. Preliminary vision testing was performed by ophthalmic assistants by using vision charts (in the local language) and E type charts. Clinical conditions such as external eye infection, vision loss caused by nutritional deficiency and the incurably blind were examined. Test findings were evaluated and after the final examination, of reviewing patient records, doctors made the final diagnoses and prescribed necessary treatments. Patients who had problem with their vision were given ready-made spectacles at a discounted rate on the spot.

 

 

 

Health Camp at Vapi

 

On 12th October at Morai village, a free health camp was organised. Around 150 mother and children were benefitted from the camp. Ophthalmologists, Gynecologist, Pediatricians and Paramedical staff from Abhishyam Foundation provided free service to the beneficiaries. Free medicines were aministered for common ailments. In addition, some essential medical test ( Urine Test, V.D.R.L, H.B,B.G) were conducted free of cost.

 

 

 

Health Camp at Anjar

 

On 13 June 2008 a health camp was organised at Versamedi Village, Anjar, Gujrat for mothers and children. The first of its kind camp in the locality where doctors from leading hospitals of Kutch District - Matrusparsh Hospital, Navjeevan Hospital, Sneh Maternity Hospital, Kandla Port Trust Hospital and Indian Medical Association volunteered to offer their services. Around 500 mothers and children from Versamedi Village and Welspun Colony were diagnosed for various ailments. Each beneficiary was given a personal health card to keep abreast of their present status on health. For common ailments and general restoratives like Iron and Folic Acid Tablets, Vitamin tablets and syrup were distributed to the beneficiaries. Essential medical test (H.B., B. G., Urine Test, V. D. R. L.,) were also conducted for expecting mothers.

 

 

 

Vision Checking Camp at Mumbai

 

In pursuance of its commitment on employee welfare, Welspun organized two-day vision checking camp on 15 & 16 January at Mumbai. 402 eyes were provided free service in association with Princey Eye Care. Preliminary vision testing was performed by the ophthalmic team using vision charts and E type charts. Patients who had problem with their vision were given spectacle frames / glasses at a deeply discounted rate.

 

 

 

Health Camp at Dahej

 

Continuing the incessant effort in community development initiative, Welspun organized a free Health Camp on 30 November 08’ in Vadadla Primary School, Dahej. Mrs. Hansaben Ravjibhai Rathod (local Sarpanch of Vadadla) inaugurated the camp along with other Welspun volunteers. Target group for the camp was mother and the child group. The main purpose was to increase awareness amongst beneficiaries of the medical condition, and if need be, help them take necessary steps. The event was welcomed by the local villagers where around 250 mother and child screened and diagnosed for various ailments.

 

The camp created health awareness among the local population where beneficiaries were informed, guided about their health status and administered free medicines. For common ailments and general restoratives like Iron and Folic Acid Tablets, Vitamin tablets and syrup were distributed to the beneficiaries.

 

 

 

Each beneficiary were given a personal Health card and counseled about Dos and Don’ts to keep herself and the child fit. A post event discussion with the doctors revealed that the most common problem faced by mother is anemia, genitals and urine infection. Whereas the most common problem faced by children are oral cavity dental and skin infection and malnourishment.

 

The occasion was an enriching experience for Welspun and local villagers to know each other better and build a strong relationship for future endeavour. Following a participatory and multi-stakeholder approach, the camp provided the platform to share and to learn from each other. Welspunite extended their voluntary service for the cause and were thrilled to serve the local community. Participation from Panchayat Raj Institution and the local villagers added value in the effort towards a society of Healthy Mother & Child.

 

Blood donation camps

 

Welspun, in its endeavour to help the underprivileged, organizes Blood Donation Camps at various locations. These camps are held in association with renowned Blood Banks and the blood collected from these campaigns are used for the economically backward sections of society which comprise of individuals belonging to a state of indigence. It is also contributed to individuals suffering from Cancer and other critical diseases, who are unable to pay for their blood requirement. The Welspun family as a whole makes sincere efforts to donate blood on a regular basis and contribute back to the society. There is active participation by our employees is in large numbers.