Free Health Check-up Camp organized at XISS

Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS), Ranchi and Vardaan Hospital, Kathitand, Ranchi in association with Manipal Signa Health Insurance organized a one-day complete health check-up camp in the campus on 23 March 2022.

The camp ensured free health check-up and medical consultation for faculty, staff and students. The aim of the camp was to spread awareness about health among all and the need for regular check-ups. From Vardaan Hospital, Dr Rishu, Gynaecologist and Dr Shashi, General Physician were accompanied by two nurses and their manager, Mr Kumar Nitesh as a part of the camp. Around 84 people got their weight, blood pressure and blood sugar checked, while the doctor’s provided consultation based on it. Dr Joseph Marianus Kujur SJ, Director, XISS, Ranchi wished success for the camp and said that health is most important aspect of our lives. He also highlighted that whatever big goals and visions we have, cannot be achieved if our health is not in good condition. We should look at health from more holistic point of view as it is not only about body but also about our mind and spirit. This is a collective message of all religions to take care of our health and also the health of others in the society.