GHMC entomology wing holds health camp

Kukatpally: Papireddynagar Welfare Association general secretary Chittireddy Sridhar Reddy on Tuesday inaugurated a health camp, under the auspices of GHMC Entomology wing, near local model market.

In view of the onset of monsoon, Assistant Entomologist Nagesh and supervisor Ch Naresh conducted an awareness programme on dengue and malaria which are widespread during the rainy season and caused by mosquitoes.

Doctors Saranya and Shamim administered medicines for various ailments and enlightened the participants in the camp about various diseases caused during the monsoon.

Sridhar Reddy said after the TRS assumed power in the State the government was devoting more attention to people's health issues. He thanked the Health department for cooperating in the conduct of the camp.

Among those present at the camp were treasurer of the association Maya Rajayya, E Narsimha Reddy, Balnarsayya, R Ravinder Reddy, Lakshman, Entomology department staffers Manjula, Divya, ASHA workers N Renuka, Aparna, Bhagyalakshmi.