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205 benefitted from free health camp at Kangra DC office

Dharamshala, Oct 15 (UNI) A total of 205 people benefited from a free health check-up camp organised by the AYUSH Department at the Deputy Commissioner's office complex in Dharamshala, with 60 of the 65 people screened for bone mineral density showing signs of osteopenia, a condition characterised by lower-than-normal bone density.
Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa inaugurated the camp, organised under the National Programme for the Prevention and Management of Osteoporosis and Musculoskeletal Disorders to promote bone health, early detection and disease prevention.
Bairwa emphasised the importance of a healthy lifestyle and regular health check-ups. He urged government employees and the public to incorporate yoga, balanced nutrition and physical activity into their daily routines.
Free tests conducted at the camp included bone mineral density, liver function, blood sugar, haemoglobin, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and cholesterol.
Participants were advised to maintain bone health through a nutritious diet, regular yoga and supplements as recommended by doctors.
Yoga breaks were also organised for DC office employees to help reduce stress and muscle fatigue associated with prolonged sitting and encourage regular stretching during working hours.
District AYUSH Officer Dr Brij Nandan Sharma, SDM Rajlaxmi Pathania and other medical officers, yoga instructors and AYUSH Department staff attended the camp.
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