Healthcare and vaccine camps
help communities in RID 3141 Team Rotary News
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he Rotaract clubs of RI District 3141 came together to organise health camps in five localities — Sion, Chembur, Dharavi, Parel and Byculla — under Project Aarogyam. Around 500 people were screened for various ailments and medicines were prescribed. Those who needed further treatment were referred to hospitals with which Rotary had a tie-up. Twenty-five Rotaract clubs, in association with the Think Foundation, organised Jeevandaan, a mega blood donation camp, and it helped to collect 700 units of blood. “This is a legacy project of our district. In these tough times, even the smallest bit of help could create a significant impact. We are happy to see people coming up to donate blood through our donation drives,” says Aastha Parekh, the district’s chairman-Publication. A vaccination drive conducted by the district, along with Rotaract Club of
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Mumbai Ghatkopar, benefitted 50 people. In tune with RI President Shekhar Mehta’s focus on empowering girl child, the district, along with the Rotaract South Asia MDIO, distributed baby kits comprising essentials
and hygiene products to 100 families with daughters. The clubs together raised `30,000 to distribute 100 ration kits to people in Kolkata affected by Cyclone Yaas. The distribution was done in coordination with the Rotaract clubs of RID 3291.
DG Rajendra Agarwal speaking at the leadership summit for Rotaract leaders. DRR Bharat Patel is seen second from right.
