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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a free health camp for journalists, stressing their societal importance. The camp, organized by the Health and Information Departments, features senior doctors conducting 265+ tests. Dhami instructed officials to hold regular such initiatives for media professionals' well-being. The event highlights the state’s commitment to supporting journalists' health.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Dhami Launches Health Camp for Journalists

  • CM Dhami prioritizes journalists' health with free medical camp
  • Senior doctors from Govt. Doon Medical College to provide consultations
  • Over 265 tests offered at no cost
  • Future camps planned for continuous healthcare access
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Journalists are an important pillar of society: Uttarakhand CM on health camp for scribes

CM Pushkar Dhami emphasizes journalists' role in society as Uttarakhand organizes a free health camp with senior doctors for media professionals.

"Journalists are important pillars of society, and their health is crucial. – Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, June 16

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has said that journalists are important pillars of the society. Therefore, it is important for them to be healthy. In this sequence, this health camp is being organised. In future also, such health camps will be organised from time to time, so that journalists can get continuous health benefits.

In order of the instructions of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, a special health protection camp is being organised by the Health and Information Department on Tuesday, June 17, for free health checkup of journalists and their families. In this, consultation along with examination will also be provided by senior doctors of Government Doon Medical College.

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, showing sensitivity towards the health of the journalists in the state, had recently instructed the officials to organise special medical camps for journalists.

After the instructions of the Chief Minister, this special camp is being organised at the Information Directorate located on Ring Road from 11 am on Tuesday with the joint efforts of the Health Department and the Information Department. All necessary health tests will be made available in the camp, so that journalists can get proper medical consultation and treatment.

Director, Medical Education, Dr Ashutosh Sayana said that in the camp, senior physicians of Government Doon Medical College Dr Vivekanand Satyawali, Dr Ankur Pandey, pediatrician Dr Ashok Kumar, ENT specialist Dr Nitin Sharma, ophthalmologist Dr Shanti Pandey, cardiologist Dr Amar Upadhyay, gynecologist Dr Chitra Joshi, orthopedist Dr Anil Joshi, dentist Dr Devashish Sawai, Dr Yogeshwari, surgeon Dr Dinesh Chauhan, urologist Dr Manoj Vishwas along with skin and mental disease specialists will check the health of journalists as well as provide consultation.

About 265 tests will be done free of cost in the health camp.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is a great initiative by Uttarakhand government! Journalists work tirelessly to bring us news, often neglecting their own health. Free health camps will help them stay fit to continue their important work. More states should follow this example 👏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the gesture, I hope this isn't just tokenism. Journalists need systemic support - better wages, security and freedom to report without pressure. Health camps are good but not enough to call them 'pillars of society'.
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Arjun S.
As someone whose father is a journalist, I know how stressful this profession can be. Irregular meals, late nights, constant pressure - it takes a toll. Glad to see the government recognizing this. Hope they extend similar facilities to rural journalists too!
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Neha T.
Wonderful initiative! But why limit it to just journalists? Many professions like police, teachers etc. also need health support. The government should expand such camps for all frontline workers who serve society selflessly.
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Vikram J.
Good step but implementation matters. Hope the camp is well-organized with minimal waiting time. Government hospitals usually have long queues - journalists shouldn't have to waste their entire day just for basic checkups.
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Sunita R.
Health camps are always welcome! But I hope they include mental health services too. Journalists deal with traumatic events regularly - they need counseling support as much as physical health checkups. #MentalHealthMatters

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