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Free medical camp in Matour, Mohali examines 600 patients
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 27 Oct 2026, 03:02 AM
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A free medical camp organized in Matour, Mohali, screened and treated around 600 patients, according to local reports.
A free medical camp was set up in Matour, a town in the Mohali district of Punjab, on Saturday. Health officials and volunteer doctors from local hospitals and NGOs collaborated to provide basic health check‑ups, diagnostic tests and medication at no cost. The camp operated from early morning until late afternoon, drawing a large crowd from nearby villages.
Organizers reported that approximately 600 individuals received examinations covering common ailments such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory infections. Patients with more serious conditions were referred to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The initiative aims to improve access to primary health care in underserved rural areas.
Local authorities praised the effort, noting that such camps help bridge the gap in healthcare delivery and reduce the burden on public hospitals. They also encouraged community members to participate in future health outreach programs.
Organizers reported that approximately 600 individuals received examinations covering common ailments such as hypertension, diabetes, and respiratory infections. Patients with more serious conditions were referred to nearby hospitals for further treatment. The initiative aims to improve access to primary health care in underserved rural areas.
Local authorities praised the effort, noting that such camps help bridge the gap in healthcare delivery and reduce the burden on public hospitals. They also encouraged community members to participate in future health outreach programs.