Several plastic surgeries performed in the free medical camp at Baru Sahib

 
 

The Kalgidhar Society, Baru Sahib organized a free medical camp on 6-7 April, 2007 on the auspicious occasion of Baisakhi. The medical camp, organized at Akal Charitable Hospital, was attended by specialists and super-specialists from Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Mumbai, who provided their services to the rural, poor and underprivileged people of the remote Himalayan region virtually at their doorsteps.

In addition to the usual medical professionals from all parts of India, three eminent doctors from USA also participated in this year’s camp. The doctors from USA were; (i) Dr. Jasjeet Kaur Atwal (Anaesthetic), Baltimore, (ii) Dr. Gurpal Singh Bhuller (Orthopaedic Surgeon) Richmond, Virginia, (iii) Dr. Rameet Kaur (Gynecologist) Baltimore.

The proceedings commenced with the Ardas and felicitation of participating doctors and para-medical staff by giving them siropa by revered Baba Iqbal Singh Ji in the Darbar Hall.

The camp was inaugurated at the Akal Charitable Hospital by Mr. B.C. Negi, former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Himachal Pradesh. While speaking on the occasion, he said, “It is a second surprise for me today. The first one was few months back when I was amazed to see the sea-change in the development that Baru Sahib has gone through all these years. I could not believe that it is the same Baru Sahib which I visited way back in 1965 when it was a one-room Gurdwara under a walnut tree. And today again, I am overwhelmed to see such a large number of patients who have come here covering long distances to benefit from this medical camp. When I was told by Dr. Davinder Singh Ji about this medical camp, I thought that it would be a very small camp attended by few patients in this remote area. I am awestruck by the number of surgeries, including plastic surgeries, to be performed in this far-flung area.”

Video of Mr. B.C. Negi's address

Later in the day, the camp was also visited by Mr. Gangu Ram Musafir, Speaker of Assembly, Himachal Pradesh. He interacted with many patients while on his tour of the medical camp.

A team of about 100 Medical and Para-Medical professionals comprising of ENT Specialists, Surgeons, Physicians, Dental Specialists, Child Specialists, Psychiatrists, Gynecologists, Ortho (Bones, Joints) Specialists and Skin Specialists, participated in the camp. About 1600 patients were attended in the O.P.D. and 85 surgeries were performed. Hearing Aid machines were also distributed by The Kalgidhar Society on this occasion.

Akal Charitable Hospital is a 200-bed hospital located at Baru Sahib, Distt. Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh. It is providing medical care to poor patients of this remote, rural and backward region. This hospital caters to the medical needs of patients covering an area of a radius of 100 Km. that includes Nohradhar, Sangraha, Habban, Rajgarh, Haripurdhar, Chopal, Renuka, Kupvi as well as Jubbal and Kotkhai. In addition to the routine medical and surgical services, emergencies of all kinds are also attended. Akal Charitable Hospital is the only hospital in the region attending to the patients of snake-bite for which expensive antivenin is given. Regular free medical camps are organized by Akal Charitable Hospital twice a year in the months of April and September.

 
 
 
Report published in 'Divya Himachal'
 
 

Free Plastic Surgery to the needy

Kalgidhar Trust organizes two-day medical camp

Tapo-Bhoomi Baru Sahib has created a history in the field of medical services in Himachal Pradesh. Believe it or not, Baru Sahib, situated in Rajgarh sub-division, is providing free-of-cost plastic surgery facility to the poor patients in the medical camps, being held twice a year.

On visiting the free medical camp, ‘Divya Himachal’ correspondent discovered that poor children and women were being registered for surgeries which would cost 2 to 3 lakhs in the metropolitan cities.

10-month old Twinkle, son of Mrs. Kamlesh of village Sanio Deedag of Rajgarh, got a new life in this camp. Twinkle had already undergone surgery in the last year’s camp. Kamlesh got very emotional when she said that her son had a cleft-lip and palate. With this second surgery, Twinkle would be normal like other kids.

Same is the case with 12-year old Maan Singh who is undergoing plastic surgery for the second time.

With little service of plastic surgery available in the state, officials of the health department were surprised to know that The Kalgidhar Trust, Baru Sahib, was providing modern health services free-of-cost in the interiors of the district. Interacting with the press, 12-year old Maan Singh said that the doctors at the camp had performed plastic surgery on him in the last medical camp. This year, the doctors will perform a second surgery on him. He said that he was so happy to be normal due to the efforts of The Kalgidhar Trust.

This camp was of special significance for the local people as they came to know that three doctors from USA are also providing their services. The Kalgidhar Trust is spending lakhs of rupees in this camp on the treatment of poor patients, which include the costly plastic surgery. Nine-month old Suraj of village Panva of Sarahan, got a new face in this camp through plastic surgery. His mother, Sunita Devi, told this correspondent that Suraj had a cleft-lip since his birth and he has undergone plastic surgery for the first time. Reshma of village Ghanduri of Haripur Dhar area also underwent plastic surgery for the first time. This correspondent also spoke to four parents who had abandoned any hope of treatment of their kids due to severe financial crisis. A total of 9 patients underwent plastic surgery in this two-day camp.
 
 
 
Report Published in Hindustan Times
 
 
 
 
Interaction with some patients
 

Sandeep, 19, village Chauras

Hira Singh (father): “My son was suffering from mild inflammation in his knees for many years, but this year it aggravated to a greater extent. I waited for this camp for 3 months, and today I have traveled 6 hours on foot to reach here. I am a farmer with a meager income. I can’t afford the treatment of my son in any metro hospital. In addition, I have great faith in Baru Sahib, as this is a holy place. I believe that my son will be fully treated with the grace of God.”

 

Shiv Ram, 61, village Nihog

Seema (daughter-in-law): “My father-in-law was treated in a big hospital in Chandigarh 10 years back, but lately he again developed the same problem. So, I have traveled 4 hours on foot to come here at Baru Sahib for treatment. My husband brought my father-in-law on his shoulders. We do farming and can't afford the costly treatment in Chandigarh.

 

Shivani Thakur, 4, village Deengar Kinner

Dayal Singh (father): “I have traveled 25 kilometer on foot to reach here. I live atop hills. My daughter had tumor near her right eye since her birth, but lately pain got severe and I was waiting for this free medical camp. I have no financial resources. My relatives also got treated in the last camp. They are fully recovered now and I also hope that my little daughter will be relieved of her tumour and pain.“

 

Ritu, 13, village Kotla Mangam

“I had tumor in my right foot. My grandmother was also treated here few years back for asthma and knee-surgery. My mother was also operated upon free-of-cost for gall-bladder stone. My father expired many years before. We don’t have any male earning member in our family. We earn our livelihood by selling milk in the milk dairy being run by Baru Sahib.”

 

Champa Devi, 52, village Shaya Chabron, Distt. Sirmour

Ram Saroop (son): “We have traveled 3 hours by bus and it takes 3 hours on foot to come down on road. We have come here for the first time in the camp to see gynecologist. Several people from our village have benefited from the previous camps.”
 
 
 
Summary of Free Services Provided During Baisakhi Medical Camp
 

A.

OPD ATTENDANCE

  • OPD PATIENTS
  • STUDENTS

 

1400
200

B.

SURGICAL TREATMENT

GYANAE OPERATIONS

ENT OPERATIONS

GENERAL SURGERIES

PLASTIC SURGERIES

ORTHO OPERATIONS

 

TOTAL OPERATIONS DONE

 

07

10

43

09

16

 

85

 

C.

FREE SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE CAMP

  • Medicines
  • Food for 1400 OPD Patients
  • Indoor patients' food, nursing care, electricity etc. for 152 patients and their attendants' stay for 10 days
  • Visiting doctors and their stay at Baru Sahib including transport and meals etc.
  • Ambulance service, transportation of patients etc.
  • Surgery

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

List of Doctors
 

1. Dr. Davinder Singh (M.B.B.S., M.D. Int. Med.)

2. Dr. Neelam Kaur (M.B.B.S., M.S., Ophthalmology)

3. Dr. (Col.) Rajinder Singh (M.B.B.S., M.D., D.P.M., Psychiatrist)

4. Dr. (Brig.) Jaswant Singh (M.B.B.S)

5. Dr. S.S. Bhatti (M.B.B.S., Formerly Director, Health Services, Haryana)

6. Dr. Kalinga (M.B.B.S., M.D. Paediatrics)

7. Dr. Malika Arora (M.B.B.S., Family Physician and Gynecologist)

8. Dr. Gurdeep Kaur (B.A.M.S., Ayruved)

9. Dr. Manjeet Singh (B.D.S., Dental Surgeon)

10. Dr. Vijay Kumar (D.H.M.S.,) Homeopathy)

11. Dr. Sahul Bharti (M.B.B.S., M.D., Paediatrics)

12. Ms. Jaspreet Kaur (M.A., Child Psychology)

13. Dr. Jasjeet Kaur Atwal (Anaesthetic) – From Baltimore, USA

14. Dr. Gurpal Singh Bhuller (Orthopaedic Surgeon) – From Richmond, Virginia USA

15. Dr. Rameet Kaur (Gynecologist) – From Baltimore, USA

16. Dr. Satvir Kaur (Homeopathic physician and surgeon)

17. Dr. Tripta Kaur (M.B.B.S.)

18. Dr. Upinder Kaur (M.B.B.S.) from Delhi

19. Dr. S.S. Dhindsa (M.B.B.S., M.S., Ophthalmologic surgeon) from Chandigarh

20. Dr. Sandeep Singh (M.B.B.S, Skin Specialist) from Chandigarh

21. Dr. Mrs. Sandeep Singh (M.B.B.S., Pathologist) from Chandigarh

22. Dr. Prem Chand (M.B.B.S., M.D., Radiologist) from Chandigarh

23. Dr. Inderjeet Kaur Walia (M.B.B.S.) from Chandigarh

24. Dr. Monika Thakur (Ayurvedic Physician)

25. Dr. Gurmukh Singh (B.D.S., M.D.S., Preventive Dentistry)

26. Dr. Amandeep Kaur (B.D.S., M.D.S, Periodontoligist)

27. Dr. G.S. Powar

28. Dr. Satinder Powar

29. Dr. Gautam Singh Sikand

30. Dr. Savinder Kaur

31. Dr. G.P. Singh (M.B.B.S., M.S., Orthopedics)

32. Dr. Satvinder Kaur

33. Dr. S.S. Mahi (M.B.B.S., M.S., Surgeon)

34. Dr. Tarlochan Singh (Surgeon)

35. Dr. Mukesh Chander (Anaesthetist)

36. Dr. Baldev Singh (Chest Specialist)

37. Dr. Gurvinder Singh Dheeraj (ENT Specialist)

38. Dr. Inderpal Singh (ENT Specialist)

39. Dr. Harpreet Singh (M.B.B.S.) from Patiala

40. Dr.(Mrs) Davinder Kaur (M.B.B.S., M.S., Surgeon)

41. Dr. Bhupinder Singh (M.B.B.S., M.S., Surgeon)

42. Dr. Amarjeet Singh (M.B.B.S., M.D., Anaesthesia)

43. Dr. Harinder Nair (M.B.B.S., M.S., Plastic Surgeon)

44. Dr. Chanjiv Singh (M.B.B.S., M.S., MCH. Plastic Surgeon)

45. Rajeshwar Jaitley, Retd Suptd from Jalandhar

46. Dr. A. Kapoor
 
 
 
 

Other Team Members

 

Staff Nurses

1. Harpreet Kaur

2. Leela Arora

3. Harjinder Kaur

4. Parveen Kumari

5. Veero

6. Kulvinder

7. Parveen Gulati

8. Jasbir

9. Nirmaljit Kaur

10. Laj Kaur

11. Jasbir Kaur ESI

12. Baldish Kaur ESI

13. Davinder Kaur ESI

14. Surjit Kaur Staff

OTA & Pharmacists

1. Gurnam Singh

2. Rakesh (fron DMC Ludhiana)

3. Rajesh

4. Paltoo

5. Manjinder Singh Pharmacist

6. Rajan Kumar

7. Amarjit Mahi

8. Bhagat Singh (retired LT)

Female W.A.

1. Gurjit Kaur

2. Tajinder Kaur

3. Gurmit Kaur

Physiotherapy Students

1. Kuljinder

2. Ramandeep

Amritsar Team

1. Gurinder Singh LT

2. Hardip Singh LT

3. Randeep Kaur BSc LT

Sunam Team

1. Siri Ram Garg Pharmacist
 
 
 
 
Photographs of the medical camp
 
Buses overloaded with patients coming to Baru Sahib Free medical camp at Akal Charitable Hospital
   
   
   
   
   
Patients registering themselves for the medical camp
   
   
   
   
At the time of inauguration of the medical camp
   
   
   
   
Baba Iqbal Singh Ji honouring doctors with Siropa Mr. B.C. Negi (former Chief Secretary, Govt. of H.P.) with revered Baba Ji
   
   
   
   
   
Students of Akal Academy welcoming the Chief Guest Dr. M.S. Atwal (Director, Higher Education) welcoming Mr. B.C. Negi
   
   
   
   
Mr. B.C. Negi speaking on the occasion Mr. B.C. Negi inaugurating the medical camp
(with Kaka Vir Ji, Dr. Neelam Kaur and Gen. C.S. Chhatwal)
   
   
   
   
Mr. B.C. Negi watching the photographs of last medical camp Mr. B.C. Negi on a tour of Akal Charitable Hospital
with Dr. Neelam Kaur and Dr. (Col.) Rajinder Singh
   
   
   
   
Himachal Assembly Speaker Mr. G.R. Musafir interacting with doctors Dr. G.P. Singh showing the improvement of a patient (Maan Singh)
who came for his second surgery in this camp for cleft-lip and palate
   
   
   
   
Check-up of patients Samples being taken for Blood Test
   
   
   
   
X-ray of a patient being taken A Skin-specialist inspecting a patient
   
   
   
   
Surgeries being done in Operation Theater
   
   
   
   
Surgeries being done in Operation Theater
   
   
   
   
Patients in wards after surgery Some patients in the corridor as wards were packed to their capacity
due to large registration of patients
   
   
   
   
   
Some patients admitted for cleft-lip & palate surgery
   
12-year old Maan Singh before surgery Maan Singh admitted for his second surgery
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
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